Bryson vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryson

Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Bryson Rank #147

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Bryson or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Bryson and Declan mean?

Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bryson and Declan boy or girl names?

Bryson is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.