Declan vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Declan Rank #131

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Daniel mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Daniel boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.