Declan vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Declan Rank #131

Preston Rank #330

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Declan or Preston more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Declan and Preston mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Preston boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.