Donovan vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Donovan Rank #505

Drew Rank #543

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Donovan or Drew more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Drew mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Donovan and Drew boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.