Ciaran vs Chad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Chad Rank #1,812

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Ciaran or Chad more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Chad mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Ciaran and Chad boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.