Ciaran vs Scotty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,779
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kier, Ciar

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Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Scott, Scot

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Popularity Comparison

Ciaran Rank #1,779
Scotty Rank #1,766

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 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

Scotty ___

  • Scotty James
  • Scotty Lee
  • Scotty Ray
  • Scotty Alan
  • Scotty Douglas
  • Scotty Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciaran

Aoife Niamh Conor Declan Fionnuala

If you choose Scotty

Bobby Tommy Ricky Jamie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciaran or Scotty more popular?

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Scotty mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin).

Are Ciaran and Scotty boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Scotty is primarily a boy name.

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