Donovan vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Donovan Rank #505

Pierce Rank #541

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Donovan or Pierce more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Pierce mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Donovan and Pierce boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.