Meaning, pronunciation and origin of the Irish boys name Declan
How do you pronounce Irish name Declan?
What does the Irish name Declan mean?
From dag “good” and lan “full” suggesting “full of goodness”. St. Declan was the founder of a monastery at Ardmore in County Waterford and may have preached in Ireland before the arrival of St. Patrick. Many miracles are attributed to a rock on the beach at Ardmore known as St. Declan’s Stone. According to legend, on a trip back from Wales one of his disciples, Runanus, forgot Declan’s sacred bell. But a prayer from Declan and, miraculously, the stone carried the bell over the waves back to Waterford.
Is Declan a boy or girl’s name?
Yes, Declan is traditionally given to a boy.
How do you spell the name Declan?
It is spelled “Declan” or “Deaglan”.
How do you pronounce Declan in Irish?
It is pronounced “deck + lan”
What is the english equivalent names of Declan?
Declan in English is still spelled as Declan.
Is Declan a rare or popular name?
Declan has become a rare name in Ireland desire it once being very popular. It peaked in 1971 at #12 in new baby boys in Ireland. However it has steadily fallen and for 2021, Declan ranked #312 in Ireland for all baby boys names. Source: cso.ie
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