Donovan vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Donovan Rank #505

Mac Rank #696

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Donovan or Mac more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Mac mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Donovan and Mac boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.