Donovan vs Marvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Donovan Rank #505

Marvin Rank #672

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Donovan or Marvin more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Marvin mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin).

Are Donovan and Marvin boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Marvin is primarily a boy name.