Cillian is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning “War; often interpreted as a symbol of resilience in adversity..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Cill, Cilly. As of 2023, Cillian ranks #593 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #593 in 2023.
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KIL-ee-an
Phonetic spelling
Currently #593 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Cillian means “War; often interpreted as a symbol of resilience in adversity..” It is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Cillian is pronounced KIL-ee-an.
Cillian is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Cillian currently ranks #593 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Cillian include Cill, Cilly.
Middle names that pair well with Cillian include Cillian Ronan, Cillian Seamus, Cillian Liam.
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