Declan vs Walter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

✓ All Clear

Declan Rank #131

Walter Rank #271

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #271 for Walter.

Is Declan or Walter more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Walter at #271 in the United States.

What do Declan and Walter mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Declan and Walter boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.