Declan vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Declan Rank #131

Ayden Rank #213

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Declan or Ayden more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Declan and Ayden mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Declan and Ayden boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.