Ciaran vs Don

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 #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Don Rank #1,797

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Ciaran or Don more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Don mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ciaran and Don boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a boy name.