Declan name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old Irish, Gaelic and Celtic

Usage: English and Irish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Declan

dek-lin

Meaning: Full of Goodness

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What does Declan mean?
Variations of Declan
Nicknames for Declan
How popular is Declan?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Declan
Sibling Names for Declan
Famous People Named Declan
Lists having Declan

What does Declan mean?

The name Declan is of Irish origin and means "man of God".

The name was popularized in the United States by actor Declan Mulholland. Some other famous people with the name include Declan Galbraith, an English singer, and Declan Donnelly, a member of the pop group Ant and Dec.

Declan is a strong and masculine name with a great meaning.

It's a perfect choice for parents who want their son to have a traditional yet unique name. Plus, it's easy to pronounce and spell, so you won't have to worry about your child's name being mispronounced or misspelled.

How do I pronounce Declan?

Two syllabled Declan is pronounced as dek-lin.

Variants of Declan

Declyn, Declynn

Nicknames for Declan

There are plethora of nicknames to go along with Declan. Some of those include:

Names that rhyme with Declan

How popular is the name Declan?

a popular name in United States with over 35930 new-borns have been given the name since 1951. Currently peaked at the charts, it ranked 101st when 3792 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names 18 times Also, Declan was a popular name in England and Wales. Over 10985 babies have been given the moniker in 23 years.

When at its peak in 2000, the moniker grabbed the 66th spot and 942 baby boys were given the name. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 23 years.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 9 times Also, Declan is a popular name in Ireland given to over 10847 babies in 56 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1971, 574 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 12nd position. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 27 times

In New South Wales, Declan was once a common name since emerging in 2001 it has been given to over 874 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 2002,. After 7 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, A common name in Queensland with over 1696 new-borns have been given the name since 1999.

At its zenith in 2002, it ranked 35th when 148 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Declan is a familiar baby name in Victoria, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names.

In 2009, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 68 on boy names chart when 97 babies were given the name Declan. There are over 445 babies that have been given the name Declan in Victoria.

In France, Declan is a unique name where it has been in use since 1999 and has secured the place in top 2000 names. In 2006, it ranked 1157th when 26 boys were named Declan.

Over 220 babies in France have been named Declan.

Declan is a rare baby name in Belgium, chances of it being still in use are very slim. But Declan is a popular baby name in Northern Ireland where every 1 in 400 have the name.

According to our research, over 60000 babies have been named Declan globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	132	2799	4548	30
2022	114	3329	4654	29
2021	105	3626	3711	40
2020	102	3592	4337	31
2019	95	3962	4003	36
2018	101	3809	4549	30
2017	115	3466	3840	39
2016	109	3619	4842	28
2015	112	3587	6029	21
2014	123	3318	7295	16

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Declan in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	143	43	0	0
	42	6	5	0
	35	14	0	0
	4	11	0	0
	21	0	0	0

Numerological aspects of Declan

You are driven by success and accomplishing everything you imagined as a child. You don't need people to tell you that you are awesome and special because you already know. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. You often trust the wrong people when it comes to relationships. You love deadlines because they ‘force' you to bring out the best of you in a determined period of time. You are lagging behind on motivational front.

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Sibling Names for Declan

If you're considering the name Declan for your little one, chances are you're also on the lookout for great sibling names to go with it. From classic to unique, we've compiled a list of 15 sibling names that pair perfectly with Declan. Whether you're looking for names that are similar in style or those that complement each other, there's something here for everyone.

Names for Declan's sister

Brother for Declan

Famous people named Declan

Declan Donnellan, English film/stage director and author
Declan Kiberd, Irish writer and scholar
Declan Lally, Irish Gaelic footballer
Declan O'Mahony, Gaelic footballer
Declan Sinnott, Irish musician and record producer
Declan Geoghegan, former Irish soccer player
Declan Lynch, Irish journalist, writer and playwright
Declan O'Dwyer, hurler
Declan O'Sullivan, Irish retired sportsperson
Declan McGonagle, prominent figure in Irish contemporary art
Declan Donnelly, English television presenter, producer and actor
Declan Curry, bbc
Declan Buckley,
Declan Quinn, Irish-American cinematographer
Declan O'Rourke, singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland

Declan Costello, Irish judge, barrister and Fine Gael politician
Declan Bree, Irish independent politician
Declan Danaher, former rugby union footballer
Declan Galbraith, English singer
Declan Browne, Irish Gaelic football player
Declan Mulholland, Northern Irish character actor of film and television
Declan O'Brien, American writer and director
Declan Fitzpatrick, Irish former rugby union footballer
Declan Devine, Northern Irish football coach and former footballer
Declan de Barra, Irish musician and writer
Declan Affley, Australian folk singer and musician
Declan O'Loan, former member of the Northern Ireland Assembly
Declan Qualter, hurler for Dublin and St Vincents

Declan Fanning, Irish Gaelic footballer and hurler
Declan Ryan, Irish former hurler and team manager with Tipperary
Declan Carr, Irish retired hurler
Declan Prendergast, Irish hurler
Declan Bennett, English singer-songwriter and actor
Declan O'Brien, professional footballer
Declan Lowney, Irish television and film director
Declan Nerney, Irish singer-songwriter
Declan Croghan in Episode #1.1 as Writer
Declan Wheeldon in Part 2 as Actor
Declan McTigue in Boardwalk Empire as Actor
Declan Wong in Zong heng si hai as Actor
Declan McMurray in San Andreas as Actor
Declan Hannigan in The Secret of Roan Inish as Actor

Declan Mulvey in The Dark Knight Rises as Stunts
Declan Conlon in Hereafter as Actor
Director Declan Recks, well-known for movie Eden
Declan Cuffe, from 1968 film Love in Our Time, who portrayed the Participant.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Births Deaths And Marriages Victoria, https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/births/naming-your-child/popular-baby-names-in-victoria
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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