Ciaran vs Chester

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 #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

English American British

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Chester Rank #1,657

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Chester more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Chester mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Ciaran and Chester boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.