Cian vs Gilbert

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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Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

Cultural Roots

English French American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,397
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Bert, Gibby

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cian Rank #1,535
Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 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

Gilbert ___

  • Gilbert James
  • Gilbert Edward
  • Gilbert Thomas
  • Gilbert Arthur
  • Gilbert Henry
  • Gilbert Owen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cian

Roisin Aoife Niall Brendan Siobhan

If you choose Gilbert

Arthur Edmund Herbert Clarence Reginald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cian or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Cian and Gilbert mean?

Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Cian and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Cian is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.

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