Donovan vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Donovan Rank #505

Sam Rank #652

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Donovan or Sam more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Sam mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donovan and Sam boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.