Donovan vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

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Donovan Rank #505

Saul Rank #560

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Donovan or Saul more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Saul mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Donovan and Saul boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.