Ciarán

"Variant of Kieran. Little dark one"

♂ Male · Irish
saintly irish popular variant

📖 About Ciarán

Ciarán is an ancient Irish name meaning "little dark one," rooted in early Celtic Christianity and borne by two of Ireland's most revered saints. It remains a beloved name in Ireland and has spread internationally in anglicized forms.

📍 Details

  • OriginIrish
  • Gender♂ Male
  • MeaningVariant of Kieran. Little dark one

🔀 Variants & Related Names

⭐ Famous People

  • Ciarán Hinds — Northern Irish actor known for roles in Game of Thrones, Belfast, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  • Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise — Sixth-century Irish saint who founded the monastery of Clonmacnoise, one of the great centers of learning in early medieval Europe
  • Ciarán Carson — Northern Irish poet, novelist, and translator who served as professor of poetry at Queen's University Belfast
  • Ciarán Fitzgerald — Irish rugby union player who captained Ireland to two Triple Crown victories in the 1980s