Declan vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Declan Rank #131

Hayes Rank #160

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Declan or Hayes more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Declan and Hayes mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.