Declan vs Brayden

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 #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Declan Rank #131

Brayden Rank #190

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Declan or Brayden more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Declan and Brayden mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Declan and Brayden boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.