Donovan vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Reed mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Reed boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.