Meaning: Probably little church
The story
Cillian probably combines Old Irish cell, church, with a diminutive ending. The derivation is qualified, while the seventh-century missionary saint establishes the name’s long history.
Spellings & variants
- Killian
- Kilian
- Cillín
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Spiritual
Origins
Cillian comes from Irish.
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