King vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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King Rank #343

Donovan Rank #505

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is King or Donovan more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do King and Donovan mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are King and Donovan boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.