Declan vs Saint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #131
Total SSA Count: 2,758
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Declan Rank #131

Saint Rank #282

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Declan or Saint more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Declan and Saint mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Declan and Saint boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Saint is primarily a boy name.

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