Keir

Male

Meaning

Black

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/kɪər/

Traits associated with the name Keir:

Dogs named Keir tend to be loving, industrious, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Keir?

Naming your dog Keir suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and uncommon names. It also suggests that you may have an appreciation for the outdoors, as Keir is a Gaelic name meaning "dark one" or "black one," which could be a reference to the color of a wild animal.

Is Keir a good dog name?

Keir is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Keir isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

4,627
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
4,308
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Keir is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Keir was, in the past month, the 5111th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Keir is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Keir was viewed 41 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Keir's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Keir is most adored in Texas, Florida and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Keir.

Keir is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "dark-skinned" or "swarthy".

Dog names like Keir:

Church
Offspring, Young Person
Ruler
From The Small Hill
High Or Coastal Land
Irish for handsome
Keir dog name meaning

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