Anderson vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Anderson Rank #357

Donovan Rank #505

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Anderson or Donovan more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Donovan mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Anderson and Donovan boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.