Ciaran vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Roderick Rank #1,904

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Ciaran or Roderick more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Roderick mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ciaran and Roderick boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.