Saint vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #131
Total SSA Count: 2,758
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Declan mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Saint and Declan boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.

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