Declan

Declan meaning and name origin

Declan \d(e)-clan, dec-lan\ as a boy's name is pronounced DECK-lan. It is of Irish origin. From Deaglán, which is of unknown meaning. The name of an Irish saint (sixth century). The singer Elvis Costello was born Declan Patrick McManus.

Similar baby names are Deccan, Kealan, Deegan, Dallan, Dalan, Dekwan, Dequan, Deylin, Daylan, Daelan, Delon, Delany, Delano, Delani, Delane, Devlin, Devlyn, Devlon, Devlen, Dillan, Dilan, Dolan, Dylan, Dyllan, Keelan, Kelan, Keilan and Kellan.

Popularity of Declan

Declan is not a popular first name for men and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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