Cian is a boy's 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..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Ci, Cie. As of 2026, Cian ranks #809 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #665 in 1976.
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KEE-an
Phonetic spelling
Currently #809 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Cian means “Cian means 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with historical figures in Irish and Scottish lore..” It is a boy's name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin.
Cian is pronounced KEE-an.
Cian is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Cian currently ranks #809 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Cian include Ci, Cie.
Middle names that pair well with Cian include Cian Lachlan, Cian James, Cian Alistair.
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“Cian means 'ancient' or 'enduring'. It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with historical figures in Irish and Scottish lore. (variant of Cian)”
“Defender of mankind; a strong and noble warrior.”
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