Declan vs Myles

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 #99 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Latin (miles, soldier)

English Irish American

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Declan Rank #131

Myles Rank #99

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Myles more popular?

Myles is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Myles mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Myles means "soldier, merciful" (Latin (miles, soldier) origin).

Are Declan and Myles boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Myles is primarily a boy name.