Donovan vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Donovan Rank #505

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Sean mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Donovan and Sean boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.