Denis vs Ciaran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

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Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Denis Rank #1,643

Ciaran Rank #1,779

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Denis or Ciaran more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Denis and Ciaran mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Denis and Ciaran boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Ciaran is primarily a boy name.