Donovan vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

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Donovan Rank #505

Chris Rank #651

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Donovan or Chris more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Chris mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Donovan and Chris boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.