Declan vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Declan Rank #131

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Ethan mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Ethan boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.