Ciaran vs Tyree

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Tyree

Boy #1,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Isle of Tiree, land of corn"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish African American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,671
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ciaran Rank #1,779
Tyree Rank #1,671

Tyree is more popular, ranked #1671 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

Tyree ___

  • Tyree James
  • Tyree Lee
  • Tyree Marcus
  • Tyree Elijah
  • Tyree Andre
  • Tyree Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ciaran

Aoife Niamh Conor Declan Fionnuala

If you choose Tyree

Tyrese Darnell Nasir Amara Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciaran or Tyree more popular?

Tyree is more popular, ranked #1671 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Tyree mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tyree means "from the Isle of Tiree, land of corn" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ciaran and Tyree boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Tyree is primarily a boy name.

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