Kian vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kian

Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Kian Rank #417

Donovan Rank #505

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Kian or Donovan more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Kian and Donovan mean?

Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kian and Donovan boy or girl names?

Kian is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.