Ciaran vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Ciaran Rank #1,779
Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ciaran ___

  • Ciaran James
  • Ciaran Patrick
  • Ciaran Finn
  • Ciaran Declan
  • Ciaran John
  • Ciaran Liam

Kent ___

  • Kent James
  • Kent William
  • Kent Thomas
  • Kent Andrew
  • Kent Robert
  • Kent Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciaran

Aoife Niamh Conor Declan Fionnuala

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciaran or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Kent mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Ciaran and Kent boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.

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