Richard vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Declan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Declan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.