Donovan vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Donovan Rank #505

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Killian mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Donovan and Killian boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.