Declan vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Declan Rank #131

Patrick Rank #221

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Declan or Patrick more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Declan and Patrick mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Declan and Patrick boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.