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    Donovan

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Donovan

    Donovan

    Boy
    irish
    3 syllables

    Donovan is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish name translates to a strong fighter or a dark-haired warrior.".

    The meaning of Donovan is "This Irish name translates to a strong fighter or a dark-haired warrior." — a boy name of irish origin. It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    irish
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    3

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    This Irish name translates to a strong fighter or a dark-haired warrior.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Donovan

    Very rare in US records

    What does Donovan mean?

    Donovan is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name translates to a strong fighter or a dark-haired warrior.".

    Is Donovan a rare name?

    Yes. Donovan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Donovan

    RileyNoraKeiraErinFionaCiara

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    Names with a similar meaning to Donovan

    Donovan means "This Irish name translates to a strong fighter or a dark-haired warrior." — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Ethan — "Strong, firm, enduring" (hebrew)
    • Owen — "Young warrior, noble" (welsh)
    • Layla — "Night, dark beauty" (arabic)

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