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Irish boy names cillian. The first is believed to be warrior from the Celtic word celleach and the second is small church from the word ceall. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. We also include the Gaelic and Celtic origin meaning and name.

Below you can find a definitive list of boys Irish names so you can research the meaning and listen to the audio to learn how to pronounce all of the boy names in Irish correctly. What you need to know about the name Cillian. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby boy names.

Cillian Murphy is clearly having an effect on the Australians with newborns. Unique Irish names for boys attracting attention include Cashel Cormac and Rafferty. Kill-ian Of the church.

Show popularity chart Cillian is an Irish name possibly from the Irish word ceallach meaning war or strife or from the Irish ceall meaning church. History and increasing popularity Statue of Saint Kilian in Germany. The name is likely to become more popular now thanks to Irish movie star Cillian Murphy.

So in honor of St. Niall Cian Darragh Liam Oisin. This classic Irish name which is better known in this country by its Anglicized form Killian is one of several newer recommended Gaelic choices that have entered the American name pool.

While Irish names have become more popular for both genders we see the style factor on the rise particularly in Irish boys names unheard of here a generation ago such as Declan and Finn. Last year it ranked 1040th in the US. Aidan Gillen is an Irish actor.