Donovan vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Donovan Rank #505

Scott Rank #566

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Donovan or Scott more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Scott mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Donovan and Scott boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.