Cian - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Cian \cian\ is pronounced KEE-an. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "ancient". Name of Brian Boru's son-in-law, who played a major role in the battle of Clontarf (11th century). Variants are Anglicized forms.

Cian has 3 variant forms: Kean, Keane and Kian.

Baby names that sound like Cian are Chan, Chano, Chany, Chann, Chane, Sean, Xan, Shan, Sion, Zion and Zan.

Cian is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cian. Click here to compare Cian with related baby names.