Declan vs Carson

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 #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Declan Rank #131

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Carson mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Declan and Carson boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.