Declan vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Declan Rank #131

Holden Rank #281

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #281 for Holden.

Is Declan or Holden more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Holden at #281 in the United States.

What do Declan and Holden mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Holden boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.