Declan vs Josiah

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 #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Declan Rank #131

Josiah Rank #53

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Josiah more popular?

Josiah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Josiah mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Josiah boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.