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Ciaran vs Aydan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,779
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aydan

Boy #1,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aoidh)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Irish American Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,608
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ciaran Rank #1,779
Aydan Rank #1,608

Aydan is more popular, ranked #1608 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciaran or Aydan more popular?

Aydan is more popular, ranked #1608 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Aydan mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Aydan means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aoidh) origin).

Are Ciaran and Aydan boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Aydan is primarily a boy name.

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