Donovan vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Briggs mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Donovan and Briggs boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.