Cian vs Keagan

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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Keagan

Boy #1,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the fiery one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,617
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keag, Keg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cian Rank #1,535
Keagan Rank #1,617

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 vs #1617 for Keagan.

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

Keagan ___

  • Keagan James
  • Keagan Michael
  • Keagan Patrick
  • Keagan Ryan
  • Keagan Sean
  • Keagan Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cian

Roisin Aoife Niall Brendan Siobhan

If you choose Keagan

Teagan Aidan Riley Cormac Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cian or Keagan more popular?

Cian is more popular, ranked #1535 compared to Keagan at #1617 in the United States.

What do Cian and Keagan mean?

Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin). Keagan means "son of the fiery one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cian and Keagan boy or girl names?

Cian is primarily a boy name. Keagan is primarily a boy name.

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