Declan
Meaning of Declan
Declan is a masculine name of Irish origin, pronounced DEK-lan (/ˈdɛlkən/). It originates from the Irish saint's name Declán, meaning 'man of prayer' or 'full of goodness'. Apart from its traditional spelling, Declan can also be spelled as Deklan. In recent years, it has gained popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 150 baby names for boys since 2012. As per available data, its highest rank was in 2019 when it secured the 95th position. The name Declan has a strong cultural connection to Ireland and carries a spiritual significance due to its association with Saint Declán who was one of the first missionaries in Ireland before St. Patrick.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as DEK-lan (/ˈdɛlkən/)
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Notable People Named Declan
| Declan Benedict McKenna is an English singer-songwriter known for winning the Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition in 2015 and for his protest song "Brazil", which gained popularity in 2014. |
| Declan Hill is a renowned journalist, academic, and consultant, specializing in match-fixing and corruption in international sports, and holds senior research and professorial positions at the University of Würzburg and the University of New Haven. |
| Declan O'Rourke is a singer-songwriter hailing from Kinvara, Ireland. |
| Declan Hannon is an accomplished Irish hurler, serving as the captain of the Limerick senior hurling team and leading them to victory in the All Ireland hurling title in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. |
| Declan William Bennett is an English singer-songwriter, actor, and playwright known for his work in music, theater, and television, including roles in EastEnders and The Long Call. |
| Declan O'Brien - Declan 'Fabio' O'Brien is an Irish former professional footballer and Drogheda United's all-time leading goalscorer. |
| Declan Dalton is an Irish hurler known for playing as a forward for Fr. O'Neill's, Imokilly, and the Cork senior hurling team. |
| Declan Kidney is a successful Irish rugby union coach, known for leading the Ireland national rugby union team to a Grand Slam victory in the 2009 Six Nations and winning the 2009 IRB Coach of the Year award. |
| Declan Shalvey is an accomplished Irish comics artist and writer known for his work with Marvel Comics and collaborations with writer Warren Ellis on science fiction and crime comics. |
| Declan Cassidy is a prominent figure in Irish film and television, known for his work as a director and producer. |
| Declan Thomas Rudd is a retired English professional footballer known for his career as a goalkeeper. |
| Declan Walsh is an Irish Gaelic footballer known for his time with Malin and the Donegal county team. |
| Declan Frith is an English professional footballer currently playing for Valencia Mestalla, the reserve team of Valencia, with previous experience at Welling United, Aston Villa, and Chelsea academies. |
| Declan Arthurs was a member of the Provisional IRA's East Tyrone Brigade in the 1980s and was killed in the Loughgall ambush. |
| Declan Gerald Curry is a Northern Irish freelance journalist, news presenter, and businessman, known for his work as the former business correspondent for BBC Breakfast. |
