Donnavan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ohnn-ahv-ahn
Origin: Ireland
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Updated on Jul 01, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Dark

Donnavan is a variant of the name Donovan, derived from the Gaelic Ó Donnabháin. This name means "dark" or "brown-haired chieftain, " reflecting its strong and noble origins. The use of Donnavan has been less common compared to its more popular Donovan, but it still carries the same rich history and cultural significance. This name is a testament to the enduring legacy of Irish surnames and their evolution into meaningful given names.

Donnavan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Donnavan is currently #37262 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Donnavan is currently #15948 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Donnavan is currently #15066 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Donnavan is currently #6387 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Donnavan is currently #18479 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Donnavan is currently #7825 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Donnavan is currently #15004 on Kiindred Australian Names

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