Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Man of prayer or full of goodness, Man of Prayer
Pronunciation: DECK-lan, /ˈdɛklən/, D IY K L AE N
Popularity Rank: #5,962
The name Declan is of Irish origin and means 'man of prayer' or 'full of goodness'. It is a popular name in Ireland and has ancient roots in Celtic mythology.
The name Declan is of Irish origin and means Man of prayer or full of goodness, Man of Prayer, The Name of an Irish Saint. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Declan is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America, and 60 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DECK-lan
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɛklən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IY K L AE N
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Declan is recorded 9,632 times globally, ranking it as the 5,962th most common name worldwide.
Declan is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 4,203 occurrences, making it the 426th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Declan is found among 1 in every 23 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #426 | 1 : 130 |
| Ireland | #63 | 1 : 23 |
| United States of America | #4,876 | 1 : 3,506 |
| Nigeria | #4,372 | 1 : 6,862 |
| South Africa | #7,712 | 1 : 14,748 |
| Canada | #3,051 | 1 : 2,510 |
| Netherlands | #6,939 | 1 : 7,158 |
| France | #16,594 | 1 : 25,568 |
| Singapore | #6,756 | 1 : 13,780 |
| Malaysia | #21,431 | 1 : 49,765 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Declan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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