Donavan

Donavan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 boys in the United States.

Donavan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Donavan

Donavan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Donavan first appears in Social Security records in 1919. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #659 in 1999, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 8,243 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Donavan in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Best US rank
#659 in 1999
Peak year
2002
Babies named Donavan in 2024
37
Total since 1880
8,243

Donavan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2859 in 1997
Babies named Donavan in 2008
3
Total since 1996
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Donavan mean?

The meaning of Donavan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Donavan a boy or girl name?

Donavan is a boy name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Donavan?

Donavan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Donavan?

Donavan first appears in US records in 1919. Its best-ever ranking was #659 in 1999, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].