Declan vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Declan Rank #131

Blake Rank #265

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Declan or Blake more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Declan and Blake mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Declan and Blake boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.