Charles vs Declan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charles Rank #51
Declan Rank #131

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #131 for Declan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charles ___

  • Charles James
  • Charles William
  • Charles Edward
  • Charles Henry
  • Charles Robert
  • Charles Thomas

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 Charles

George Henry Edward Alice Eleanor

If you choose Declan

Finn Liam Siobhan Aoife Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles or Declan more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Charles and Declan mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charles and Declan boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.

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