Declan vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Declan Rank #131

Griffin Rank #223

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Declan or Griffin more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Declan and Griffin mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Declan and Griffin boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.