Leland vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Leland Rank #548

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Leland or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Leland and Donovan mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Leland and Donovan boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.