Ciaran vs Denis

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 #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Denis Rank #1,643

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Denis more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Denis mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Ciaran and Denis boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.