Declan
DEK-lin
Popularity
#7662
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
56,351
Peak Year
#4,007 in 2019
First Recorded
1951
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Declan is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish name 'Deaglán', meaning 'full of goodness'.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Declan Galbraith
Scottish singer with a successful career
Declan Rice
English professional footballer
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