Ian vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Ian Rank #75

Declan Rank #131

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Ian or Declan more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Ian and Declan mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ian and Declan boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.