Declan vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Declan Rank #131

Malcolm Rank #314

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Declan or Malcolm more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Declan and Malcolm mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Declan and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.