Declan
Declan is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Deaglán,' meaning 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer.' It honors Saint Declan, a 5th-century Irish bishop who founded a monastery in Ardmore and is considered one of Ireland's pre-Patrician saints.
Current Popularity
#131 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong Irish heritage without being difficult for non-Irish speakers
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Increasingly popular outside Ireland while maintaining cultural authenticity
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Famous People
Declan Rice
English professional footballer
Declan Donnelly
British television presenter (Ant & Dec)
Declan McKenna
English singer-songwriter
Declan Lynch
Irish journalist and author
Statistics
55,965
Total births since 1880
2019
Peak year
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