Declan vs Joshua

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 #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Declan Rank #131

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Joshua mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Joshua boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.