Delancy
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Full of goodness; man of prayer
Origin: Irish Gaelic — from Deaglán, of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin decanus (dean) or from Celtic roots
Popularity: Ranked #12221 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Declan. Shares the meaning 'Full of goodness; man of prayer.'
Similar names: delana, delanee, delaney, delani, delanie, delanny, delany, daelani
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Delancy? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Delancy, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Delancy
What does the name Delancy mean?
Delancy means “Full of goodness; man of prayer” from Irish Gaelic — from Deaglán, of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin decanus (dean) or from Celtic roots roots.
What is the origin of the name Delancy?
Delancy has Irish Gaelic — from Deaglán, of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin decanus (dean) or from Celtic roots origin. The traditional meaning is “Full of goodness; man of prayer”.
How popular is Delancy?
Delancy ranked #11932 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
Is Delancy a boy or girl name?
Delancy is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 15% of Delancys are boys and 85% are girls.
How long has Delancy been recorded?
Delancy appears in birth records across 6 years — from 1975 through 2025.