Ciaran vs Richie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, strong king"

Origin: Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard)

English American Irish Australian

12 High Risk

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Richie Rank #1,791

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1791 for Richie.

Is Ciaran or Richie more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Richie at #1791 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Richie mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin).

Are Ciaran and Richie boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Richie is primarily a boy name.