Cian vs Gerard

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 #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

English French Irish Dutch German

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Cian Rank #1,535

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1535 for Cian.

Is Cian or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Cian and Gerard mean?

Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Cian and Gerard boy or girl names?

Cian is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.