Declan vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Declan Rank #131

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and James mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and James boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.