Declan vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Declan Rank #131

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Jackson mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Declan and Jackson boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.