Johnny vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Johnny Rank #458

Donovan Rank #505

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Johnny or Donovan more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Donovan mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Johnny and Donovan boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.