Atlas vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atlas

Boy #101 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to carry, to endure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#101
Total SSA Count
3,417
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Atl, Aty, Atie

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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
Nicknames
Dec, Decs

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Popularity Comparison

Atlas Rank #101
Declan Rank #131

Atlas is more popular, ranked #101 vs #131 for Declan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Atlas ___

  • Atlas James
  • Atlas Cole
  • Atlas Reed
  • Atlas Grey
  • Atlas Beckett
  • Atlas Nash

Declan ___

  • Declan James
  • Declan Patrick
  • Declan Michael
  • Declan Ryan
  • Declan Thomas
  • Declan Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Atlas

Orion Titan Zephyr Luna Athena

If you choose Declan

Finn Liam Siobhan Aoife Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlas or Declan more popular?

Atlas is more popular, ranked #101 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Atlas and Declan mean?

Atlas means "to carry, to endure" (Greek origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Atlas and Declan boy or girl names?

Atlas is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.

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