Cian vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cian

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Cian Rank #1,535

Barry Rank #1,421

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 vs #1535 for Cian.

Is Cian or Barry more popular?

Barry is more popular, ranked #1421 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Cian and Barry mean?

Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Cian and Barry boy or girl names?

Cian is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.