Brian vs Cillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strife, war"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic

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Brian Rank #301

Cillian Rank #464

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #464 for Cillian.

Is Brian or Cillian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Cillian at #464 in the United States.

What do Brian and Cillian mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin).

Are Brian and Cillian boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Cillian is primarily a boy name.