The baby name Keir is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KEER (IPA: /kɪər/ or /kɪr/).
Keir is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Keir is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KEER (IPA: /kɪər/ or /kɪr/).
Keir is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
Keir (pronounced KEER) is a Scottish given name with Gaelic roots, ultimately from ciar, meaning "dark," "dusky," or "dark-haired." It has long appeared both as a forename and a surname in Scotland, sometimes linked to place-names, but most often treated as a compact Scottish form related to the Irish Gaelic Ciar and Ciarán. The semantic association with dark hair or complexion mirrors that of the better-known Kieran.
As a personal name, Keir gained wider recognition in the 19th and 20th centuries and today feels crisp and modern while retaining Celtic character. Notable bearers include American actor Keir Dullea and British politician Keir Starmer, which have reinforced the name’s visibility in the English-speaking world. Variant spellings and cognates include Kier, Kieran/Ciaran, and the feminine forms Ciara/Keira. Usage is predominantly masculine, though occasionally unisex in contemporary naming.
| Keir Dullea Keir Dullea is an American actor best known for playing astronaut David Bowman in 2001: A Space Odyssey. He later returned to the role in the sequel 2010: The Year We Make Contact. | Keir O'Donnell Keir O'Donnell is an Australian actor best known for his roles in Wedding Crashers, The Break-Up, and American Sniper. He has also appeared in many television shows throughout his career. | Keir Gilchrist Keir Gilchrist is a Canadian actor best known for starring as Sam Gardner in the Netflix comedy-drama Atypical. He also played Marshall Gregson on United States of Tara. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2020 | #316 | 7 | 2,548 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #880 | 13 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Keir is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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