Ciaran Fragoso

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ciaran Fragoso — little dark one
200K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ciaran Fragoso is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Ciaran is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' (ciar=dark). Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise founded one of Ireland's greatest monasteries. The surname Fragoso: António Fragoso (1897–1918), Portuguese composer and pianist. Daniel Fragoso (born 1982), Spanish footballer Heleno Fragoso (1926–1985), Brazilian criminologist Ignacio Fragoso (born 1968), Mexican long-distance runner Javier Fragoso (1942–2014), Mexican former football player and manager Juan de Matos Fragoso (c. 1608-1689?), Spanish dramatist Margaux Fragoso (1979–2017), American memoirist Thiago Fragoso (born 1981), Brazilian actor, voice actor and singer Valdemar Gutiérrez Fragoso (born 1956), Mexican politician Ciaran is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 200K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Ciaran reached peak popularity in the 1995s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ciaran

Meaning: little dark one

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' (ciar=dark). Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise founded one of Ireland's greatest monasteries.

Surname: Fragoso

Spanish

António Fragoso (1897–1918), Portuguese composer and pianist. Daniel Fragoso (born 1982), Spanish footballer Heleno Fragoso (1926–1985), Brazilian criminologist Ignacio Fragoso (born 1968), Mexican long-distance runner Javier Fragoso (1942–2014), Mexican former football player and manager Juan de Matos Fragoso (c. 1608-1689?), Spanish dramatist Margaux Fragoso (1979–2017), American memoirist Thiago Fragoso (born 1981), Brazilian actor, voice actor and singer Valdemar Gutiérrez Fragoso (born 1956), Mexican politician

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ciaran is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 54%
United Kingdom 38%
Australia 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ciaran by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Ciaran has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Kieran
  • Kiran
  • Ciarán

Notable People Named Ciaran Fragoso

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ciaran Fragoso:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ciaran?
The first name Ciaran originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one' (ciar=dark). Saint Ciarán of Clonmacnoise founded one of Ireland's greatest monasteries.
When was Ciaran most popular?
The name Ciaran reached its peak popularity during the 1995s.
What is the origin of the surname Fragoso?
The surname Fragoso originates from Spanish. António Fragoso (1897–1918), Portuguese composer and pianist. Daniel Fragoso (born 1982), Spanish footballer Heleno Fragoso (1926–1985), Brazilian criminologist Ignacio Fragoso (born 1968), Mexican long-distance runner Javier Fragoso (1942–2014), Mexican former football player and manager Juan de Matos Fragoso (c. 1608-1689?), Spanish dramatist Margaux Fragoso (1979–2017), American memoirist Thiago Fragoso (born 1981), Brazilian actor, voice actor and singer Valdemar Gutiérrez Fragoso (born 1956), Mexican politician
What are the origins of the name Ciaran Fragoso?
The name Ciaran Fragoso combines two different traditions: the first name Ciaran has Celtic roots, while the surname Fragoso originates from Spanish.
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