Chad vs Ciaran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

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Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Chad Rank #1,812

Ciaran Rank #1,779

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Chad or Ciaran more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Chad and Ciaran mean?

Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin). Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Chad and Ciaran boy or girl names?

Chad is primarily a boy name. Ciaran is primarily a boy name.