Declan

Meaning of Declan

The name Declan means 'man of prayer' or 'full of goodness'. It's a traditional Irish name with a strong spiritual connection.

Declan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Declan

Declan has held fairly steady, sitting around #139 in 2025 after peaking at #95 in 2019.

Notable people named Declan

• Declan Rice
  Professional footballer, midfielder for Arsenal
• Declan Donnelly
  British television presenter, half of Ant & Dec
• Declan Shanahan
  Irish hurler, All-Star winner
• Declan Burke
  Irish actor, known for 'The Tudors'
• Declan O'Rourke
  Irish singer-songwriter, folk musician

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Questions about the name Declan

What does the name Declan mean?

Declan means the name declan means 'man of prayer' or 'full of goodness'. it's a traditional irish name with a strong spiritual connection, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Declan a boy's or a girl's name?

Declan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Declan?

In 2025, Declan ranked #139 for boys, down from #131 the year before.

When was Declan most popular?

Declan peaked at #95 in 2019.