Keir

Keir is a Scottish boy's name. A Scottish name derived from a word meaning "dark" or "black". Short and strong with Celtic heritage.

How popular is Keir in the United States?

In 2024, 13 boys in the United States were named Keir, making it the 6,633rd most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 5,599th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 74 births.

Records for Keir go back to 1963, and 1,110 babies have been given the name since.

What Keir means and where it comes from

A Scottish name derived from a word meaning "dark" or "black". Short and strong with Celtic heritage. Compact and distinctive.

Keir is of Scottish origin, described as celtic and strong in style.

Is Keir a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 13 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Keir

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keir mean?

A Scottish name derived from a word meaning "dark" or "black". Short and strong with Celtic heritage.

Where does the name Keir come from?

Keir is of Scottish origin, and is usually described as celtic and strong in style.

How popular is Keir in the United States?

In 2024, 13 boys in the United States were named Keir, making it the 6,633rd most popular boy's name that year.

Is Keir a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 13 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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