#4632024 rank
2024peak year
3,116babies named Cillian since 1880
▲ +259%5-year trend
Cillian popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Cillian mean?
An Irish name from cill, 'church,' or ceallach, 'war or strife,' borne by several early Irish saints. Kept alive in Ireland and spread abroad by actor Cillian Murphy.
OriginIrish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Cillian
Same era, same vibe — if you like Cillian, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Cillians
- Cillian Murphy, actor
Spellings & variants
KillianKilianKylian
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