Keir Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Keir Name at a Glance

Name	Keir
Meaning	Dusky; dark-haired. Famous bearer: actor Keir Dullea.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Keir Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Keir means “Dusky; dark-haired. Famous bearer: actor Keir Dullea”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Keir Name Origin

Our database records Keir under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Keir a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Keir is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Keir

When considering Keir for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.