Boy name guide

Declan name meaning, origin and style

Declan name meaning: full of goodness. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Irish
Meaning
full of goodness
Say it
DEK-lun

Choosing Declan

A considered irish choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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