Declan vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Declan Rank #131

Elias Rank #25

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Elias more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Elias mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Elias boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.