What does Declan Okotie's name mean? 'MAFS' stars Greg Okotie and Deonna McNeill welcome their first baby boy
'MAFS' stars Greg and Deonna Okotie have welcomed their first child, Declan Okotie and here's a look at the meaning behind his name.
Some matches are made in heaven. Others, believe it or not, are made on 'Married at First Sight'. While the current season of 'MAFS' has us swearing off love entirely (we're looking at you, Chris Williams), we can always count on our favorite endgame couples on 'Married at First Sight: Couples Cam' to show us otherwise.
And, as it turns out, one of the alumni has some pretty exciting news – Greg Okotie and Deonna McNeill from Season 9 have announced the arrival of their first child — an adorable baby boy! He was born at 8.44 pm on Saturday, February 27, the couple's rep confirmed to PEOPLE. The newborn weighed 6 lbs, 9 oz, at birth.
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It was quite a journey for the new parents, seeing that McNeill was in labor for 36 hours, but the new parents were all smiles as they welcomed the newest addition to their family. The pair took to Instagram to announce the same while finally revealing to fans the name of their son — Declan Okotie.
In a post by McNeill, she wrote about how both she and her son were doing just fine. "Over the weekend our little bundle of joy entered the world after a long 36hrs of labor! Say hello to Declan Okotie aka Baby O. We love him so much already! Thank you for all of the well wishes and blessings. Everyone is doing great and getting adjusted to our new normal. Sandy ABSOLUTELY loves her brother," giving a quick nod to their dog.
Okotie on the other hand took this as an opportunity to talk about just how amazing his wife was throughout the 36 hours and expressed his excitement of finally being able to meet his son. "Our little man has arrived! Everyone meet Declan Okotie! He came into the world over the weekend and it was a journey (36 hrs of labor)."
He added, "I don’t know how Deonna dealt with all of that pain for so long but she did and I’m beyond happy, proud, and in awe of her!! We’re so blessed! Deonna and Declan are healthy and doing well! Now we’re just trying to get used to our new normal!' He said in a post.
The couple tied the knot during 'MAFS' Season 9, meeting for the first time at the altar on their wedding day, March 21, 2019.
In case you're wondering, the name "Declan" is a predominantly Irish one. The meaning of the name varies, it often translates to "man of prayer" or "full of goodness". According to Nameberry, it is an anglicized version of the Irish name, Deaglán. We're sure little Declan will live up to his name.
Catch 'Married at First Sight: Couples' Cam' Season 2 on Lifetime on Thursdays at 8/7c. For more information, check your local listings.