Wilson vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Wilson Rank #645

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Donovan mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wilson and Donovan boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.