Donovan vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Donovan Rank #505

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Edwin mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Edwin boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.