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Donovan name meaning
First Name
58k
in the U.S.
since 1880
58k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
40k
in the U.S.
in 2010
40k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Donovan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Donovan
User Submitted Origins
English
45%
Gaelic
39%
Irish
8%
American
4%
Jamaican
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Malta says the name Donovan means "Gift of god / dark warrior".
- A user from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Donovan is of Celtic origin and means "Celtic meaning Dark Warrior".
- A user from Arizona, U.S. says the name Donovan is of Irish origin and means "The name Donovan means Dark Warrior".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Donovan means "Dark warrior".
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Donovan means "Strong Fighter or warrior".
- 2 people from California, U.S. agree the name Donovan is of Hebrew origin and means "Gift of God".
- A user from District of Columbia, U.S. says the name Donovan is of English origin and means "dark princling".
- A user from Illinois, U.S. says the name Donovan is of English origin and means "Dark".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Donovan means "A submission from Hawaii, U.S. says the name Donovan means 'It means fierce and strong.'" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Donovan means "Celtic soldier".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Wiktionary
From Irish Ó Donndubháin "descendant of (a person named) brown + black" + donn ‘brown’, dubh ‘black’ + -án masc. diminutive suffix. The form -áin is the genitive, so ‘of brown-black’
- A surname,
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- The Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan
Notable Persons Named Donovan
Notable Persons Named Donovan
Donovan
Donovan is a folk rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, and celtic rock musician. He plays Guitar, Harmonica, and Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1964 to present. Donovan was given the name Donovan Philips Leitch on May 10th, 1946 in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland.
Donovan McNabb
Donovan McNabb is a football player. Donovan was born on November 25th, 1976 in Chicago.
Donovan Patton
Donovan Patton is a musician. His ongoing career started in 2002. Donovan was born Donovan Patton on March 1st, 1978 in Naval Air Station Agana.
Donovan Bailey
Donovan Bailey is an athlete. Donovan was born on December 16th, 1967 in Manchester Parish.
Donovan Ruddock
Donovan Ruddock is a boxer. Donovan was born on December 21st, 1963 in Saint Catherine Parish.
Donovan Leitch
Donovan was given the name Donovan Jerome Leitch on August 16th, 1967 in London.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Donovan
Notable Persons With the Last Name Donovan
Donovan
Donovan is a folk rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, and celtic rock musician. He plays Guitar, Harmonica, and Vocals. His most notable accomplishments were from 1964 to present. Donovan was given the name Donovan Philips Leitch on May 10th, 1946 in Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland.
James Donovan
James Donovan was a military officer, lawyer, and educator. James was given the name James Britt Donovan on February 29th, 1916 in The Bronx. James is also known as Donovan and James Britt. He passed away on January 19th, 1970.
Jeffrey Donovan
Jeffrey Donovan is an actor. He has been prominent since 1995. Jeffrey was born on May 11th, 1968 in Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States.
Tate Donovan
Tate Donovan is an actor and director. His ongoing career started in 1984. Tate was given the name Tate Buckley Donovan on September 25th, 1963 in Tenafly, New Jersey.
Landon Donovan
Landon Donovan is a soccer player for the IMG Academy, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy, FC Bayern Munich, Everton F.C., United States men's national under-17 soccer team, United States men's national under-20 soccer team, and United States men's national under-23 soccer team. Landon was born on March 4th, 1982 in Ontario, California, United States.
Afrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa is a hip hop music, electro house, electronic music, breakbeat, and electro (music) disc jockey, record producer, and activism. He plays Disc jockey, Electronic keyboard, Synthesizer, and Vocals. He was most active from 1975 to present. Afrika was given the name Kevin Donovan on April 17th, 1957 in The Bronx.
- Billy DonovanBasketball Player
- Jason DonovanActor
- William J. DonovanUnited States Attorney for the Western District of New York
- Martin DonovanActor
- Lisa DonovanRadio Personality
- Shaun DonovanDirector of the Office of Management
- Trevor DonovanActor
- Elisa DonovanActress
- Dan DonovanDeputy Borough President of Staten Island
- Art DonovanFootball Player
- Terence DonovanPhotographer
- Theresa Donovan
- Anne DonovanBasketball Player
- John Joseph DonovanScientist
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Donovan | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 92.94% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 2.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.27% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.33% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.79% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Donovan
People with the last name Donovan are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Donovan
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