Eric vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Eric Rank #252

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Declan mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Eric and Declan boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.