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Boy Name

Keir

"Dark, dusky"

Ranked #6633 for boys

About the Name Keir

Meaning

Dark, dusky

Gender

Boy

First Letter

K

Boy Rank

#6633

Keir is a boy name of Scottish Gaelic origin. The name means "Dark, dusky" and Currently ranked #6633 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Scottish Gaelic names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
#137
1960
#321
1970
#144
1980
#176
1990
#133
2000
#120
2010
#79
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Keir

  • KS Keir Starmer (UK politician)

Names Similar to Keir

Kieran

Boy

Dark-haired, little dark one

Keiran

Boy

Variant spelling of Kieran, Irish name meaning 'dark-haired' or 'little dark one'.

Kier

Boy

Dark or dusky; derived from elements suggesting darkness and strength.

Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
K
Origin
Scottish Gaelic

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