Charles vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Charles Rank #51

Declan Rank #131

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Charles or Declan more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Charles and Declan mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charles and Declan boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.