Declan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Declan Rank #131

Richard Rank #232

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Declan or Richard more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Declan and Richard mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Declan and Richard boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.