US Popularity Rank: 5269

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Dark; Brown-haired chieftain

If you just adore your new little addition's dark features, we have a name that will help you showcase them. The Irish boy's name Donavan means “dark” or “brown-haired chieftain.” This name derives from the Gaelic last name Ó Donndubháin, but its Anglicized versions, Donavan and Donovan, have become popular first name choices. Your little ruler might just grow up to become very protective of you and others in their life.