Scott vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Scott Rank #566

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Donovan mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Scott and Donovan boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.