Declan vs Jude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

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Declan Rank #131

Jude Rank #156

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #156 for Jude.

Is Declan or Jude more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Declan and Jude mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Jude boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.