Julian vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Julian Rank #30

Declan Rank #131

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Julian or Declan more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Julian and Declan mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Julian and Declan boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.