Donovan vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

American English Italian-American

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Donovan Rank #505

Sonny Rank #336

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Sonny more popular?

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Sonny mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Donovan and Sonny boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.