Donovan vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Donovan Rank #505

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Stephen mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Donovan and Stephen boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.