Declan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Declan Rank #131

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and John mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and John boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.