Donovan vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Wilson Rank #645

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Donovan or Wilson more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Wilson mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Donovan and Wilson boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.