Declan vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Declan Rank #131

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Jacob mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Jacob boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.