Ciaran vs Arun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dawn, reddish glow of sunrise"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Tamil Buddhist Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Ciaran Rank #1,779

Arun Rank #6,071

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #6071 for Arun.

Is Ciaran or Arun more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Arun at #6071 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Arun mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ciaran and Arun boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Arun is primarily a boy name.