Donovan vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Donovan Rank #505

Cal Rank #671

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Donovan or Cal more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Cal mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Donovan and Cal boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.