Declan vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

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Declan Rank #131

Bryson Rank #147

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Declan or Bryson more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Declan and Bryson mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Declan and Bryson boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.