Declan vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Declan Rank #131

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and August mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Declan and August boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.