Declan vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Declan Rank #131

Alex Rank #205

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Declan or Alex more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Declan and Alex mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Declan and Alex boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.