Ciaran Pawlak

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ciaran Pawlak — little dark one
200K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1995s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ciaran Pawlak 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 Pawlak: Aleksander Pawlak (born 2001), Polish footballer Alicja Pawlak, Polish footballer Joanna Pawlak, Polish equestrian Brett Pawlak, American cinematographer Krzysztof Pawlak (born 1958), retired Polish football player Mariusz Pawlak (born 1972), retired Polish professional footballer Mark Pawlak (born 1948), Polish-American poet and educator Mirosław Pawlak (born 1942), Polish politician Paul Pawlak, Sr., American politician Paul Pawlak (born 1940), former American football coach in the United States Rafał Pawlak, Polish football player and manager Stanisław Pawlak (born 1933), Polish diplomat an. 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: Pawlak

Slavic

Aleksander Pawlak (born 2001), Polish footballer Alicja Pawlak, Polish footballer Joanna Pawlak, Polish equestrian Brett Pawlak, American cinematographer Krzysztof Pawlak (born 1958), retired Polish football player Mariusz Pawlak (born 1972), retired Polish professional footballer Mark Pawlak (born 1948), Polish-American poet and educator Mirosław Pawlak (born 1942), Polish politician Paul Pawlak, Sr., American politician Paul Pawlak (born 1940), former American football coach in the United States Rafał Pawlak, Polish football player and manager Stanisław Pawlak (born 1933), Polish diplomat an.

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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 Pawlak

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 Pawlak:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Pawlak?
The surname Pawlak originates from Slavic. Aleksander Pawlak (born 2001), Polish footballer Alicja Pawlak, Polish footballer Joanna Pawlak, Polish equestrian Brett Pawlak, American cinematographer Krzysztof Pawlak (born 1958), retired Polish football player Mariusz Pawlak (born 1972), retired Polish professional footballer Mark Pawlak (born 1948), Polish-American poet and educator Mirosław Pawlak (born 1942), Polish politician Paul Pawlak, Sr., American politician Paul Pawlak (born 1940), former American football coach in the United States Rafał Pawlak, Polish football player and manager Stanisław Pawlak (born 1933), Polish diplomat an.
What are the origins of the name Ciaran Pawlak?
The name Ciaran Pawlak combines two different traditions: the first name Ciaran has Celtic roots, while the surname Pawlak originates from Slavic.
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