Declan vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Declan Rank #131

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and David mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Declan and David boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.