Donovan vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Damon mean?

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

Are Donovan and Damon boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.