Ciaran vs Niall

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 #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Niall Rank #1,586

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Niall more popular?

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Niall mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ciaran and Niall boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.