Ciaran is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning “Little dark one (variant of Kieran).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Cia. Ciaran is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 64 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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KEER-an
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Ciaran means “Little dark one (variant of Kieran).” It is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Ciaran is pronounced KEER-an.
Ciaran is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Ciaran has a popularity score of 64 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Ciaran include Cia.
Middle names that pair well with Ciaran include Ciaran James, Ciaran Alexander, Ciaran William, Ciaran Thomas.
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