Declan vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Declan Rank #131

Dawson Rank #139

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Declan or Dawson more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Declan and Dawson mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Declan and Dawson boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.