Donovan vs Mack

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Donovan Rank #505

Mack Rank #499

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Mack more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Mack mean?

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

Are Donovan and Mack boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Mack is primarily a boy name.