Arthur vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Declan Rank #131

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Arthur or Declan more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Declan mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Arthur and Declan boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.