Preston vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Preston Rank #330

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Preston or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Preston and Declan mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Preston and Declan boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.