Declan vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Declan Rank #131

Edward Rank #228

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Declan or Edward more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Declan and Edward mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Edward boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.