Declan vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Declan Rank #131

Maximus Rank #331

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Declan or Maximus more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Declan and Maximus mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Declan and Maximus boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.