Donavan vs Niles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donavan

Boy #3,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior, little dark chieftain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #3,177 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, winner"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Niall

British American Irish

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Donavan Rank #3,223

Niles Rank #3,177

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3223 for Donavan.

Is Donavan or Niles more popular?

Niles is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Donavan at #3223 in the United States.

What do Donavan and Niles mean?

Donavan means "dark warrior, little dark chieftain" (Irish Gaelic origin). Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin).

Are Donavan and Niles boy or girl names?

Donavan is primarily a boy name. Niles is primarily a boy name.