Declan vs Elijah

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 #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Declan Rank #131

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Elijah mean?

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

Are Declan and Elijah boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.