Danny vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Danny Rank #642

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Danny or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Danny and Donovan mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Danny and Donovan boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.