Declan vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Declan Rank #131

Kenneth Rank #284

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Declan or Kenneth more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Declan and Kenneth mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Declan and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.