Donovan vs Clay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Donovan Rank #505

Clay Rank #544

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Donovan or Clay more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Clay mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Clay boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.