Evan vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Evan Rank #143

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Declan mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Evan and Declan boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.