Ken vs Donavan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior, little dark chieftain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ken Rank #3,299

Donavan Rank #3,223

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Donavan more popular?

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Donavan mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Donavan means "dark warrior, little dark chieftain" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ken and Donavan boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Donavan is primarily a boy name.