Donovan vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Donovan Rank #505
Wilson Rank #645

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donovan ___

  • Donovan James
  • Donovan Patrick
  • Donovan Michael
  • Donovan Ryan
  • Donovan Sean
  • Donovan Thomas

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Donovan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donovan or Wilson more popular?

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

What do Donovan and Wilson mean?

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

Are Donovan and Wilson boy or girl names?

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

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