Donovon
Donovon is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark brown, dark chieftain, or descendant of Donndubán.
Origin and history
Donovon is a spelling variant of the traditional Irish name Donovan, which originates from the Gaelic surname Ó Donndubháin. It combines elements meaning 'dark' and 'brown'. In the United States, it is a uncommon given name, far less frequent than the standard Donovan spelling.
Popularity in the United States
660 babies in the United States have been named Donovon since 1880. It ranks #4016 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1919.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 214 |
| 2000-2010 | 211 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 8 |
Nicknames
Don, Donnie, Donny
Fun facts
- Donovon is a phonetic spelling variant of Donovan, which entered English usage as a given name derived from an Irish surname.
- The original Irish root, Donndubán, is composed of the words 'donn' meaning brown and 'dubh' meaning dark.