Irving vs Ciaran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Irving Rank #1,618

Ciaran Rank #1,779

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Irving or Ciaran more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Irving and Ciaran mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Irving and Ciaran boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Ciaran is primarily a boy name.