Matthew vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Matthew Rank #33

Declan Rank #131

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Matthew or Declan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Declan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matthew and Declan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.