Donovan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Donovan \d(o)-no-van\ is pronounced DAH-na-vun. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "dark; brown-haired chieftain". Football player Donovan McNabb.

Donovan has 6 variant forms: Donavan, Donavon, Donevin, Donevon, Donoven and Donovon.

Donovan is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Donovan. Click here to compare Donovan with related baby names.