Declan vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Declan Rank #131

Evan Rank #143

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Declan or Evan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Declan and Evan mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Declan and Evan boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.