Declan: name meaning and origin

Declan

man of prayer; full of goodness

Irish · Boy · 2 syllables

Declan is a Irish name meaning "man of prayer; full of goodness". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Dec, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Sibling names for Declan

  • Declan & Asher Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Declan & Astrid Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Declan & Bennett Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Declan & Caleb Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Declan & Celeste Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Declan & Elias Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Declan & Elijah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Declan & Faith Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Declan

What does the name Declan mean?

Declan is a Irish name meaning "man of prayer; full of goodness".

How many syllables are in Declan?

Declan has 2 syllables (Dec-lan), with the stress usually on "Dec".

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

Declan is traditionally a boy's name.