Nicholas vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Declan Rank #131

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Nicholas or Declan more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Declan mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicholas and Declan boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.