Donovan vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Donovan Rank #505

Leland Rank #548

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Donovan or Leland more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Leland mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Leland boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.