Daniel vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Daniel Rank #16

Declan Rank #131

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Daniel or Declan more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Declan mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Daniel and Declan boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.