Donovan Name Origin
/DOH-nuh-vuhn/-
American (Celtic Irish) 50%
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British (Celtic Irish) 30%
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Australian (Celtic Irish) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Donovan
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Donovan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Donnabhán,' meaning 'dark-haired chieftain.' It became popular in English-speaking countries and is used as a given name and surname.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Donovan each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).