Elijah vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Elijah Rank #8

Declan Rank #131

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Elijah or Declan more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Declan mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Elijah and Declan boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.