US Popularity:6776
Origin:Irish
Meaning:dark; brown-haired chieftain
If you just adore your new little addition's dark features, we have a name that will showcase one of their many beautiful features. The Irish boy's name Donavan means “dark” or “brown-haired chieftain.” This name derives from the Gaelic surname O Donnabhain but its Anglicized version has become a popular first name, inside and outside of the Emerald Isle. With your little chieftain by your side, they are sure to protect you and others in their life.

Donavan Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Donavan is currently #6776 in U.S. births
Boy:Donavan is currently #2305 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#6776
in 2022
- 889
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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