Ciaran vs Emmet

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Emmet Rank #1,596

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Emmet more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Emmet mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin).

Are Ciaran and Emmet boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Emmet is primarily a boy name.