John vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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John Rank #21

Declan Rank #131

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #131 for Declan.

Is John or Declan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do John and Declan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are John and Declan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.