Donovan vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Donovan Rank #505

Madden Rank #690

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Donovan or Madden more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Madden mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Donovan and Madden boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.