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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Traditionally glossed as "full of goodness" (an alternate theory holds "man of prayer")
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DEK-lun
Declan is an Irish name, pronounced DEK-lun, traditionally glossed as "full of goodness" (some trace it instead to "man of prayer"). It's been recorded in U.S. baby name data going back to 1951, and today it sits comfortably in the modern naming landscape for boys. If you're drawn to Irish names with some history behind them, Declan fits that search.
Meaning & Origin of Declan
Meaning: Traditionally glossed as "full of goodness" (an alternate theory holds "man of prayer").
Origin: Irish.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Declan
DEK-lunIPA /ˈdɛklən/
Popularity of Declan
Declan peaked at #95 in 2019, when 3,971 boys were given the name, and has eased since to #131 in 2024 with 2,758 babies — still a name plenty of parents are choosing, just past its highest point so far.
Names Like Declan
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FAQ
What does the name Declan mean?
Traditionally glossed as “full of goodness” (an alternate theory holds “man of prayer”). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Declan?
Declan is pronounced DEK-lun (IPA: /ˈdɛklən/).
Is Declan a popular name right now?
Declan peaked at #95 in 2019 and is ranked #131 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1951–2024.)
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