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Cian-James

Quick answerCian-James is a compound name combining "Cian" (pronounced "Kee-awn"), an Irish name meaning "ancient" or derived from the Old Irish word for "enduring," with "James," a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter" derived from the name Yaakov.

Irish-Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,992
TrendStable
Peak year2023
Syllables3
OriginIrish-Hebrew
LanguageIrish-English
CultureIrish, Christian Western
ReligionChristianity
Letters10
Numerology3 Chaldean 6
Global rank#4,992

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cian-James

Cian-James is a compound name combining "Cian" (pronounced "Kee-awn"), an Irish name meaning "ancient" or derived from the Old Irish word for "enduring," with "James," a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter" derived from the name Yaakov.

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Etymology

Cian-James is a compound name combining "Cian" (pronounced "Kee-awn"), an Irish name meaning "ancient" or derived from the Old Irish word for "enduring," with "James," a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter" derived from the name Yaakov. The name is primarily used in Irish and English-speaking cultures, with Cian being particularly popular in modern Ireland, while James has deep roots in Christian tradition and Judeo-Christian heritage spanning centuries.

Cian-James currently ranks #4,992 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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