Declan vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Declan Rank #131

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Benjamin mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.