Donovan

Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-uhv-uhn ]

Girl Name #62,707 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Donovan is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHN-uhv-uhn.

Parents who love the name Donovan often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #62,707
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Don Doy Donie Donoie

Also a Boy Name

Donovan is also used as a boy name, ranked #505.

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Similar Names

Dora Dorothy Dollie Dovie Docia Dolly Donnie Dona

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donovan

Is Donovan a boy or girl name?

Donovan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #62707. As a boy name, it is ranked #505. Donovan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Donovan?

Donovan is pronounced d-AHN-uhv-uhn.

How popular is the name Donovan?

Donovan is currently ranked #62707 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Donovan?

Common nicknames for Donovan include Don, Doy, Donie, and Donoie.

Is Donovan a common or rare name?

Donovan is an uncommon name, ranked #62707 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Donovan

Donovan is a girl name .

Is Donovan a boy or girl name? Donovan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,707 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #505. Donovan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Donovan is currently ranked #62,707 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Donovan include Don, Doy, Donie, and Donoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.