Madden vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Madden Rank #690

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Madden or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Donovan mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Madden and Donovan boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.