Donovan vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Donovan Rank #505

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Sullivan mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Donovan and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.