Dark-haired or brown-haired chieftain
Donovin is a variant of the Irish surname Donovan, which originates from the Gaelic name Donndubhán. The name is composed of the elements 'donn', meaning brown or dark, and 'dubh', meaning black, combined with a diminutive suffix. It historically denoted a descendant of a dark-haired leader.
Less common today
Donovin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,123 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
