Declan vs Jayden

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

Declan Rank #131
Jayden Rank #59

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 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

Jayden ___

  • Jayden James
  • Jayden Michael
  • Jayden Alexander
  • Jayden Lee
  • Jayden Scott
  • Jayden Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Declan

Finn Liam Siobhan Aoife Rowan

If you choose Jayden

Aiden Brayden Kaylee McKenzie Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Declan or Jayden more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Jayden mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Declan and Jayden boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.

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