Don vs Ciaran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Don Rank #1,797

Ciaran Rank #1,779

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1797 for Don.

Is Don or Ciaran more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Don and Ciaran mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Don and Ciaran boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Ciaran is primarily a boy name.