Dark-haired chieftain or dark fighter
Donnovan is a variant of the Irish surname Donovan, derived from the Gaelic name Donndubhán. The name is composed of the elements 'donn' (brown or dark) and 'dubh' (black), combined with a diminutive suffix. It historically denoted a leader or chieftain within a specific Irish clan.
Less common today
Donnovan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,111 in 2007.
NBA All-Star basketball player
Scottish singer-songwriter known as Donovan
Former NFL quarterback
Actor known as Joe from Blue's Clues
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
