Emmet vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Cian Rank #1,535

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Cian more popular?

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Cian mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Emmet and Cian boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.