Cian vs Eyden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Eyden

Boy #1,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, fiery one"

Origin: Old Irish via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,348
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ey, Eyd

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cian Rank #1,535
Eyden Rank #1,348

Eyden is more popular, ranked #1348 vs #1535 for Cian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cian ___

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

Eyden ___

  • Eyden James
  • Eyden Michael
  • Eyden Cole
  • Eyden Thomas
  • Eyden Ryan
  • Eyden Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cian

Roisin Aoife Niall Brendan Siobhan

If you choose Eyden

Brayden Jayden Kayden Hayden Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cian or Eyden more popular?

Eyden is more popular, ranked #1348 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Cian and Eyden mean?

Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin). Eyden means "little fire, fiery one" (Old Irish via Gaelic origin).

Are Cian and Eyden boy or girl names?

Cian is primarily a boy name. Eyden is primarily a boy name.

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