Declan

Declan Meaning & Origin

About Declan
The name Declan is of Irish origin and means "man of prayer" or "full of goodness." It is derived from the Gaelic word "Deaglán," which combines "deagh" (good) and "lán" (full). Declan is a traditional Irish name with strong religious connotations, often associated with Saint Declan of Ardmore, a 5th-century Irish bishop known for his piety and missionary work. The name Declan is popular in Ireland and has gained popularity in other English-speaking countries in recent years.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Declan are male.

Declan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKLN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D02405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 K L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/declan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Declan in Braille

Here's how to represent Declan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Declan in braille

How to Spell the Name Declan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Declan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Declan in sign language

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