Declan vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #131
Total SSA Count: 2,758
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Axel Aiden Beckett Peter

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Maverick

Boy #36 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"independent thinker, non-conformist"

Origin: American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #36
Total SSA Count: 6,615
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Declan Rank #131

Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #131 for Declan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Declan or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Maverick mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Declan and Maverick boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.

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