Donovan
Unisex · Irish Gaelic
donovan · 3 beats
Meaning
Dark warrior; a noble Irish surname with quiet command.
The vibe
Donovan is dark coffee and bone-china. Timeless and strongly grounded, he is the name of someone with steady authority — calm, dependable, beautifully solid.
Quick questions
Is Donovan a boy's or a girl's name?
Donovan is a unisex name of Irish Gaelic origin.
How popular is Donovan?
Donovan sits in the sweet spot — recognised when you say it, but far from everywhere.
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