Declan vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Declan Rank #131
Elias Rank #25

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #131 for Declan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Declan ___

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

Elias ___

  • Elias James
  • Elias Cole
  • Elias Thomas
  • Elias Grey
  • Elias River
  • Elias John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Declan

Finn Liam Siobhan Aoife Rowan

If you choose Elias

Ezra Tobias Iris Silas Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Declan or Elias more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Elias mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Elias boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.

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