Ciaran vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Irving mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Ciaran and Irving boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.