Declan vs Brooks

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 #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Declan Rank #131

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Brooks mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Brooks boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.