Donovan vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Lawson mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Lawson boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.