Declan vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Declan Rank #131

Kevin Rank #196

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Declan or Kevin more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Declan and Kevin mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Declan and Kevin boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.