Nicolas vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nicolas Rank #184

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Declan mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicolas and Declan boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.