Ronin vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ronin Rank #494

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #494 for Ronin.

Is Ronin or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Ronin at #494 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Killian mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ronin and Killian boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.