Etymology

Declan

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Today it means: A male given name from Old Irish, borne notably by Declán of Ardmore Full definition →

Old Irish Declán
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  1. Old Irish · borrowed fromDeclán
  2. English todayDeclan

From Old Irish Declán, whence the modern Irish equivalent Deaglán.

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