Declan vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Declan Rank #131

Paul Rank #264

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Declan or Paul more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Declan and Paul mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Declan and Paul boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.