Donavan - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Donavan \d(o)-na-van\ is a variant of Donovan (Irish, Gaelic), and the meaning of Donavan is "dark; brown-haired chieftain".

The baby name Donavan sounds like Donavon, Donovon, Donoven, Donevon and Donevin. Other similar baby names are Delavan and Donnan.

Donavan is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Donavan. Compare Donavan with related baby names.