The name "Kieren" is spelled with six letters and three syllables: /kɪərən/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short-i sound /ɪ/ followed by the schwa /ə/ sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long-e sound /i:/ and the final syllable is pronounced with the schwa sound /ə/. It is a variant of the Irish name "Ciarán", meaning "dark-haired". It is important to note that the spelling of this name may vary, as it is often Anglicized to "Kieran".
The name "Kieren" is derived from the Irish language. It is a variant of the Irish name "Ciarán", which is derived from the Old Irish name "Ciarán" or "Ciar", meaning "black" or "dark-haired". It comes from the Irish word "ciar", which is associated with the color black. "Kieren" has gained popularity as a given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in Ireland and the United Kingdom.