Declan vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Declan Rank #131

Emerson Rank #270

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Declan or Emerson more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Declan and Emerson mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Declan and Emerson boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.