Donovan vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Forrest mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Donovan and Forrest boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.