Donovan vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Wells mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Donovan and Wells boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.