Donavan vs Nicodemus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donavan

Boy #3,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dark warrior, little dark chieftain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,223
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Van, Danny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Donavan Rank #3,223
Nicodemus Rank #3,331

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 vs #3331 for Nicodemus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donavan ___

  • Donavan James
  • Donavan Patrick
  • Donavan Michael
  • Donavan Thomas
  • Donavan Sean
  • Donavan Brendan

Nicodemus ___

  • Nicodemus James
  • Nicodemus John
  • Nicodemus William
  • Nicodemus Thomas
  • Nicodemus Alexander
  • Nicodemus Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donavan

Cillian Declan Siobhan Maeve Killian

If you choose Nicodemus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Sebastian Magdalene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donavan or Nicodemus more popular?

Donavan is more popular, ranked #3223 compared to Nicodemus at #3331 in the United States.

What do Donavan and Nicodemus mean?

Donavan means "dark warrior, little dark chieftain" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Donavan and Nicodemus boy or girl names?

Donavan is primarily a boy name. Nicodemus is primarily a boy name.

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