Donavan vs Bartholomew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donavan

Boy #3,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior, little dark chieftain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,348 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"son of Talmai, son of the furrows"

Origin: Aramaic

English German Dutch Christian

12 High Risk

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Donavan Rank #3,223

Bartholomew Rank #3,348

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 vs #3348 for Bartholomew.

Is Donavan or Bartholomew more popular?

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 compared to Bartholomew at #3348 in the United States.

What do Donavan and Bartholomew mean?

Donavan means "dark warrior, little dark chieftain" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bartholomew means "son of Talmai, son of the furrows" (Aramaic origin).

Are Donavan and Bartholomew boy or girl names?

Donavan is primarily a boy name. Bartholomew is primarily a boy name.