Ciaran vs Kennedy

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 #1,744 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"helmeted chief; armored head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Kennedy Rank #1,744

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #1744 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Kennedy more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #1744 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Kennedy mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kennedy means "helmeted chief; armored head" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ciaran and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Kennedy is primarily a boy name.