Briggs vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
1,057
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brigg

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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

Briggs Rank #327
Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #327 for Briggs.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briggs ___

  • Briggs James
  • Briggs Allen
  • Briggs Thomas
  • Briggs Lee
  • Briggs Alexander

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 Briggs

Brooks Hayes Reid Collins Greer

If you choose Declan

Finn Liam Siobhan Aoife Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Declan mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Briggs and Declan boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.

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