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Donovan vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Donovan Rank #505
Asa Rank #475

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #505 for Donovan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donovan or Asa more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Asa mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donovan and Asa boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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