Names like Declan
Declan is a two-syllable Irish name that ends in -an. Each list below follows one of those threads on its own, so you can see exactly what the names share.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Declan.
Devan Irish · variant of Devin/Devon, from Irish 'Damhán' traditionally 'poet', or the English county of Devon
Deegan Irish · anglicized from Ó Duibhginn, traditionally 'dark-haired'
Dylan Welsh · "son of the wave" by tradition, the sea-spirit of Welsh myth born gleaming from the tide; the poet Dylan Thomas carried it out of Wales, and America made it a modern standard. Lyrical origins, everyday ease
Rowan Irish · little redhead; rowan tree
The same roots
Also Irish names, from the tradition Declan comes from.
Brayan Irish · Spanish spelling of Brian, meaning noble, strong
Keenan Irish · traditionally "little ancient one"
Keelan Irish · traditionally 'slender', from Irish Caolán
Caelan Irish · modern form of Caolan, traditionally 'slender'
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as Declan, on a similar curve.
Callan Irish · traditionally translated as 'battle-strong', from Cathal
Nolan Irish · descendant of a champion
Ronan Irish · little seal; a beloved classic honoring several Irish saints
Cillian Irish · probably Old Irish cell, "church", with a diminutive suffix; famously borne by actor Cillian Murphy
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