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Name Origin

Declan is an Irish given name meaning 'full of goodness' or 'goodness prevails'. It derives from the Gaelic elements 'de' meaning 'good' and 'clan' meaning 'tribe' or 'family'.

irishgaelicmeaningfulgoodnessvirtuefamilytraditional

Famous People

Declan Rice (1999-)

Footballer

  • England international footballer
  • West Ham United captain

Declan McKenna (1998-)

Singer-songwriter

  • Brit Award nominee
  • Mercury Prize nominee

Declan Donnellan

Theatre director

  • Co-founder of Cheek by Jowl theatre company
  • Olivier Award winner