Patrick vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Declan mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Patrick and Declan boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.