Boston vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boston Rank #628

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Donovan mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Boston and Donovan boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.