Declan vs Colton

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 #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Declan Rank #131

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Colton mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Declan and Colton boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.