Cillian vs Garrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#563
Total SSA Count
527
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gary, Gar

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Popularity Comparison

Cillian Rank #464
Garrett Rank #563

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 vs #563 for Garrett.

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

Garrett ___

  • Garrett James
  • Garrett Lee
  • Garrett Thomas
  • Garrett Allen
  • Garrett Wade
  • Garrett Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cillian

Declan Finn Conor Siobhan Saoirse

If you choose Garrett

Riley Connor Paige Trevor Haley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cillian or Garrett more popular?

Cillian is more popular, ranked #464 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Cillian and Garrett mean?

Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Cillian and Garrett boy or girl names?

Cillian is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.

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