Donovan vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Donovan Rank #505

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and King mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and King boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.