Declan vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Declan Rank #131

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Owen mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Declan and Owen boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.