Donovan vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Dalton mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Dalton boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.