Donovan
d(o)-no-van
Popularity:913
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Dark; brown-haired chieftain
Donovan is a masculine Irish name meaning “dark” or “brown-haired chieftain.” It is an Anglicized variation of the Irish surname O’Donnabhain with donn meaning “brown” and dubhan translating to “black. ” This now popular first name shares ties to a lineage of nobility in 10th century Ireland, which will be sure to encourage a strong leader in baby Donovan.
Famous People Named Donovan
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- Donovan LeitchActor
- Donovan McNabbFootball Player
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