Declan vs Briggs

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 #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Declan Rank #131

Briggs Rank #327

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Declan or Briggs more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Declan and Briggs mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Declan and Briggs boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.