Davis vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Davis Rank #646

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Donovan mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Davis and Donovan boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.