Ryan vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish 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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Ryan Rank #87

Declan Rank #131

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Ryan or Declan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Declan mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Declan boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.