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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Most individuals with the name Declan are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.75% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Declan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.