Donovan vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Alden Rank #577

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Donovan or Alden more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Alden mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Alden boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.