Declan vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Declan Rank #131

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Matthew mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Declan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.