Declan vs Ronan

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 #257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little seal"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic English

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Declan Rank #131

Ronan Rank #257

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #257 for Ronan.

Is Declan or Ronan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Ronan at #257 in the United States.

What do Declan and Ronan mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ronan means "little seal" (Old Irish origin).

Are Declan and Ronan boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Ronan is primarily a boy name.