Emerson vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Emerson Rank #270

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Declan mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Emerson and Declan boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.