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Declan

"Full of goodness, man of prayer"

Ranked #131 for boys

About the Name Declan

Meaning

Full of goodness, man of prayer

Origin

Celtic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

D

Boy Rank

#131

Girl Rank

#7662

Declan is a boy name of Celtic origin. The name means "Full of goodness, man of prayer" and Currently ranked #131 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Celtic names.

Popularity Over Time

#27
1950
#70
1960
#54
1970
#144
1980
#1135
1990
#7280
2000
#31333
2010
#16308
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Declan

  • DR Declan Rice

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
D
Origin
Celtic

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