Seth vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Seth Rank #559

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Donovan mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Seth and Donovan boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.