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Origin: Irish

Meaning: Dark, black

Give baby a name that will celebrate their Irish heritage, like Kearn. Typically given to boys, it is an Anglicized version of the Irish surname Ó Céirín, a diminutive of the term ciar. It translates to “dark” or “black.” Those with this family name are likely descendants of the dynasty of Ciarraige Locha na nÁirne in Co. Mayo. The moniker sounds like “kern,” a term for a medieval Irish or Scottish light-armed foot soldier. With a name like Kearn, baby will be able to fight all of life’s battles head-on.