Declan

Rank 114th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Declan was 114th most popular baby name for boys and 182nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,358 babies were named Declan in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,001 babies in the United States were named Declan. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Declan is around 9 to 10 years old.

The name "Declan" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Declan include Dec and Deco.

Declan Meaning & Origin

Declan is a traditional Irish name that means "man of prayer" and brings to mind themes of faith, strength, and wisdom.

The name Declan is described as charismatic, adventurous and intellectual.

Pronunciation

Declan is pronounced deh-klun in English. The name Declan has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Declan

  • One famous person named Declan is Declan Patrick MacManus, better known as Elvis Costello, a renowned English musician, singer, and songwriter.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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