Alphonsus vs Curran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curran

Boy #9,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear bearer, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,776
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cur, Ran

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alphonsus Rank #9,743
Curran Rank #9,776

Alphonsus is more popular, ranked #9743 vs #9776 for Curran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alphonsus ___

No pairings available yet.

Curran ___

  • Curran James
  • Curran Patrick
  • Curran Michael
  • Curran Sean
  • Curran Liam
  • Curran Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Curran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alphonsus or Curran more popular?

Alphonsus is more popular, ranked #9743 compared to Curran at #9776 in the United States.

What do Alphonsus and Curran mean?

Curran means "spear bearer, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alphonsus and Curran boy or girl names?

Alphonsus is primarily a boy name. Curran is primarily a boy name.

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