Declan vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Declan Rank #131

Nicolas Rank #184

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Declan or Nicolas more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Declan and Nicolas mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Declan and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.