Roderick vs Ciaran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Ciaran Rank #1,779

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

Is Roderick or Ciaran more popular?

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

What do Roderick and Ciaran mean?

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

Are Roderick and Ciaran boy or girl names?

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