Cian is a boy name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “Cian means 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with historical figures in Irish and Scottish lore.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.
KEE-an
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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