Cillian vs Dee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dee

Girl #24,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Goddess; holy one (river name)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,389
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cillian Rank #464
Dee Rank #24,389

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 vs #24389 for Dee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cillian ___

  • Cillian James
  • Cillian Patrick
  • Cillian Michael
  • Cillian Finn
  • Cillian Declan
  • Cillian Joseph

Dee ___

  • Dee Marie
  • Dee Ann
  • Dee Louise
  • Dee Elizabeth
  • Dee Rose
  • Dee Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cillian

Declan Finn Conor Siobhan Saoirse

If you choose Dee

Kay Jay Bea Mae Lee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cillian or Dee more popular?

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 compared to Dee at #24389 in the United States.

What do Cillian and Dee mean?

Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin). Dee means "Goddess; holy one (river name)" (Celtic origin).

Are Cillian and Dee boy or girl names?

Cillian is primarily a boy name. Dee is primarily a girl name.

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