Donovan vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Greek Russian American French Spanish

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Donovan Rank #505

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Alexis mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Donovan and Alexis boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.