Cian vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Cian Rank #1,535

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1535 for Cian.

Is Cian or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Cian and Terrence mean?

Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Cian and Terrence boy or girl names?

Cian is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.