Declan vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Declan Rank #131

Brandon Rank #230

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Declan or Brandon more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Declan and Brandon mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Brandon boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.