Declan vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Declan Rank #131

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Ryan mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Declan and Ryan boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.