Declan vs Eli

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 #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Declan Rank #131

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Eli mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Eli boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.