Donovan vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Donovan Rank #505

Kieran Rank #441

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Kieran more popular?

Kieran is more popular, ranked #441 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Kieran mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Donovan and Kieran boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.