The baby name Donovan is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɒn.ə.vən/ (British), /ˈdɑːn.ə.vən/ (American); respelling: DON-ə-vən.
Donovan is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Donovan is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɒn.ə.vən/ (British), /ˈdɑːn.ə.vən/ (American); respelling: DON-ə-vən.
Donovan is Irish in Origin.
Donovan is an Anglicized Irish surname turned first name, from Gaelic Ó Donnabháin (“descendant of Donnabhán”). The personal name Donnabhán combines donn “brown, dark” with the diminutive suffix -abhán, yielding “little dark/brown one” or “little brown-haired one.” In English, Donovan is typically pronounced DON-uh-vən.
As a given name, Donovan entered English-speaking use in the late 19th century and rose in popularity in the U.S. and elsewhere during the late 20th century, aided by the folk singer Donovan and high-profile athletes. Variants include Donavan, Donovon, and Donevan; related surname forms are O’Donovan and the Gaelic Ó Donnabháin/Ó Donnabhán. Short forms and diminutives include Don, Donnie/Donny, and occasionally Van. The name retains a strong Irish heritage while fitting contemporary tastes. Usage is predominantly male but not exclusively.
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| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan | Leitch | Donovan | singer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| HN | 0 | #22 | 1 | 704 | |
| NA | 0 | #31 | 3 | 2,537 | |
| JM | 0 | #50 | 38 | 3,714 | |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #57 | 429 | 6,876 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #101 | 3 | 4,523 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #150 | 5 | 4,685 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| ZA | 0 | #155 | 329 | 14,421 | |
| CR | 0 | #163 | 3 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #175 | 4 | 2,508 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #178 | 2 | 4,064 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2019 | #183 | 2 | 1,462 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #190 | 46 | 6,830 |
| Belgium | Boys | 2009 | #201 | 33 | 415 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #211 | 3,065 | 25,619 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #212 | 9 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #233 | 2 | 5,842 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #245 | 2 | 3,322 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #248 | 2 | 5,568 |
| SG | 0 | #253 | 17 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #256 | 4 | 3,997 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #259 | 48 | 2,588 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #274 | 5 | 7,507 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #283 | 75 | 8,477 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #299 | 5 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #327 | 3 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #328 | 4 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #332 | 7 | 5,948 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #345 | 151 | 10,188 |
| MY | 0 | #347 | 8 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #359 | 29 | 2,865 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| NL | 0 | #381 | 11 | 2,481 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #383 | 17 | 5,922 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| MX | 0 | #395 | 19 | 8,339 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #402 | 7 | 11,440 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #416 | 59 | 7,625 |
| CL | 0 | #430 | 5 | 6,867 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #434 | 603 | 7,044 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #457 | 25 | 9,305 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #480 | 4 | 7,628 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #492 | 210 | 17,960 |
| CO | 0 | #503 | 8 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #509 | 19 | 12,905 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #530 | 21 | 12,054 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #563 | 30 | 9,244 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #586 | 462 | 16,355 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #628 | 38 | 13,390 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #677 | 6 | 3,552 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #683 | 246 | 15,656 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #686 | 271 | 5,873 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #731 | 21 | 12,213 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #738 | 6 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #801 | 78 | 14,506 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #840 | 91 | 5,610 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2018 | #921 | 5 | 9,057 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #931 | 22 | 5,697 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,041 | 71 | 25,439 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,076 | 17 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,119 | 23 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,166 | 11 | 20,130 | |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,262 | 6 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,343 | 129 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Donovan is popular in 68 countries — most recent births per country:
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