Ciaran vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Kent mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Ciaran and Kent boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.