Donovan vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Donovan Rank #505

Davis Rank #646

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Donovan or Davis more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Davis mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Donovan and Davis boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.