Donovan vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Donovan Rank #505

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Jay mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Donovan and Jay boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.