Aydan vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aydan

Boy #1,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aoidh)

Cultural Roots

Turkish Irish American Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,608
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Cian

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,535
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki, Ci

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Aydan Rank #1,608
Cian Rank #1,535

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 vs #1608 for Aydan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aydan ___

  • Aydan James
  • Aydan Lee
  • Aydan Cole
  • Aydan Thomas
  • Aydan Michael
  • Aydan Ray

Cian ___

  • Cian Patrick
  • Cian Finn
  • Cian Declan
  • Cian Joseph
  • Cian Seamus
  • Cian Brendan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aydan

Declan Finn Cian Roisin Siobhan

If you choose Cian

Roisin Aoife Niall Brendan Siobhan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aydan or Cian more popular?

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 compared to Aydan at #1608 in the United States.

What do Aydan and Cian mean?

Aydan means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aoidh) origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Aydan and Cian boy or girl names?

Aydan is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.

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