Declan vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Declan Rank #131

Cole Rank #162

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Declan or Cole more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Declan and Cole mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Cole boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.