Declan Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Declan.Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottIf you’re looking for a strong Irish name, here is one full of meaning and history. Declan is a boy name of Irish origin, and an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Deaglán, which comprises two elements. Deagh means “good, excellent, or worthy,” and lán means “full.” Put together the name Declan means “full of goodness.”The name Declan is also associated with the Irish saint, Declán of Ard Mór, who is thought to be one of the first missionaries to bring Christianity to Ireland before Saint Patrick. As a result, the name Declan also means “man of prayer.” Origin: Declan is an Irish name meaning "full of goodness" or "man of prayer."Gender: Declan is mostly used as a boy name.Pronunciation: deh-klun
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How Popular Is the Name Declan?The name Declan only started ranking in the top 1,000 names for boys in 1998. But it has been in use for a while and is a common name in Ireland, Scotland, and other English-speaking countries.Since its appearance in the US charts, Declan has been steadily climbing the ranks, reaching peak popularity in 2019 at No. 95, when it first entered the top 100 names. As of 2023, it had just dropped out of the top 100 ranking at No. 132.Similar NamesSimilar-sounding names to Declan include:DaquanDarianDarrienDeaconDevinDevlinDevonDillonDylanKellanLachlanOther traditionally masculine Irish names include:AidenBraydenCallumCormacFlynnGulliverKieranLiamNoahNolanOwenRonanRowanRyanShaneOther names starting with "D" include:DamienDaneDanielDariusDarrellDashDawsonDaxDenverDevDhruvDialloDiegoDimitriCommon Nicknames for DeclanThere are many nickname options that can be derived from the name Declan, including:DaxDecDeckDeeDekeDexLanSuggested Sibling NamesLooking for a sibling name for Declan? Here are some popular options:ArcherBellaBrodyCorbinDelaneyEllaFinnFionaHarperHarrisonJonahLoganMadisonOliverQuinnSabrinaWyattFamous People Named DeclanSome notable people who share the name Declan are:Declan Farmer, American ice sled hockey player, and 2014 Paralympic gold medalistDeclan Hughes, Irish novelist, playwright, and screenwriter known for writing crime novels such as All the Things You Are, All the Dead Voices, and The Wrong Kind of BloodDeclan John Galbraith, British musician, best known for his 2002 hit single, Tell Me WhyDeclan Joseph Oliver, British television presenter, producer, singer, comedian, and actor best known as presenting duo Ant & Dec, alongside Anthony McPartlinDeclan Michael Laird, Scottish actor best known for his roles in the movies Hot Air, Green Rush, and Big DogsDeclan Patrick McManus, Irish-English singer-songwriter, professionally known as Elvis CostelloDeclan Shalvey, Irish comic artist and writer known for his works with both Marvel Comics and DC ComicsFictional DeclansDeclan Desmond, an eccentric fictional character in the animated sitcom The SimpsonsDeclan Mulqueen, played by Richard Gere in the 1997 movie The JackalDeclan O'Callaghan, one of the main characters played by Matthew Goode in the 2010 movie Leap YearDeclan Porter, a recurring character in the TV series Revenge More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: 100 Irish Baby Names50 Gaelic Baby Names100 Celtic Baby Names
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