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Name Origin

Kieran is an Irish masculine given name. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' or 'black-haired.'

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Famous People

Kieran Culkin (1982-)

Actor

  • Known for his roles in films such as 'Igby Goes Down' and 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'
  • Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in 'Succession'

Kieran Tierney (1997-)

Footballer

  • Plays as a left-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the Scotland national team
  • Won the Scottish Cup with Celtic in 2017 and 2018

Kieran Richardson (1984-)

Footballer

  • Played for several English clubs including Manchester United, Sunderland and Aston Villa