Paul vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Paul Rank #264

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Declan mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Paul and Declan boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.