Declan vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Declan Rank #131

Riley Rank #229

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Declan or Riley more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Declan and Riley mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Declan and Riley boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.