Declan vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Declan Rank #131

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Nicholas mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Declan and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.