Drew vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Drew Rank #543

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Donovan mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Drew and Donovan boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.