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Donovan

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Meaning

"Dark Descendant"

From an Irish surname based on Gaelic elements, commonly interpreted as referring to dark or brown lineage.

Popularity History of Donovan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#504Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#504

Donovan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-36

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Donovan Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Donovan.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Donovan

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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