Declan vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Declan Rank #131

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Alexander mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Declan and Alexander boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.