Walker vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

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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Walker Rank #82

Declan Rank #131

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Walker or Declan more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Walker and Declan mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Walker and Declan boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.