Donovan vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Donovan Rank #505

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Damien mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Donovan and Damien boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.