Donovan vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Layton Rank #693

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Donovan or Layton more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Layton mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Layton boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.