Declan vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Declan Rank #131

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Ian mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Declan and Ian boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.