Declan vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Declan Rank #131

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and River mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Declan and River boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.