With just over 2,100 births listed in France in 2025, this male first name of Irish origin is installed in the landscape and is now in the top 600 of the most attributed first names.
A choice between Celtic tradition and English -speaking modernity
This short and punchy first name draws its roots from Irish culture. Sleeping, with international sounds, it is also akin to a recent comprehensive English -speaking form of Kylian. Its success in France remains measured but regular, attractive parents in search of an original first name, without being too rare.
A strong meaning carried by the character
According to The official first names (First Éditions), this first name is accompanied by a characterology marked by ardor, strategy, vitality, completion and sympathy. Qualities that reflect an energetic and sociable personality, often turned towards action and success.
In line with Celtic and Irish names
The choice of this first name is part of a broader trend: that of Celtic and Irish inspirations. Along with first names like Aidan, Corentin, Erwan, Logan, Maël, Owen or Ronan, he contributes to a current which is increasingly attracting the young generations. These first names, both anchored in tradition and easily brought internationally, are experiencing a real craze.
This first name therefore seduces with its simplicity, its dynamism and its Celtic roots, offering parents an option that is both modern and meaningful.