Donovan
d(o)-no-van
US Popularity:946
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Dark; Brown-haired chieftain
Donovan is a masculine Irish name meaning “dark” or “brown-haired chieftain.” It is an Anglicized variation of the Irish last name Ó Donnabháin, with donn meaning “brown” and dubh translating to “black. ” This now popular first name shares ties to a lineage of nobility in 10th century Ireland, which will be sure to encourage a strong leader in baby Donovan.
Famous People Named Donovan
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Donovan LeitchActor
- Donovan McNabbFootball Player
How Popular Is The Name Donovan?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Donovan is currently #1056 on The Bump
Boy:Donovan is currently #593 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Donovan is currently #946 in U.S. births
Boy:Donovan is currently #466 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#466
in 2023
- 18
from 2022
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Donovan, September 2018
Ancestry, Donovan Family History
WordSense, Donovan
WordSense, donn
WordSense, dubh
Library Ireland, Ó Donnabháin
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