Donavon

Meaning of Donavon

Donavon is a masculine given name of Irish Gaelic origin, regarded as a variant spelling of Donovan, itself derived from the ancestral surname Ó Donndubháin—signifying “descendant of Donndubhán,” with the elements donn (brown or dark) and dubh (black) denoting strength and ancestral lineage. While historically uncommon, Donavon recorded ten births in the United States in 2024, placing it at number 914 in the Social Security Administration’s ranking; over the past decade its annual position has fluctuated modestly within the 800–900 range, reflecting a pattern of measured, enduring appeal. The name’s cultural resonance is enhanced by its association with the influential 1960s singer-songwriter Donovan, whose artistic contributions impart an ambience of creativity to the appellation. Pronounced doh-NAH-vuhn (/doʊˈnɑvən/), Donavon offers parents an option that melds traditional gravitas with contemporary individuality.

Pronunciation

American English

• Pronunced as doh-NAH-vuhn (/doʊˈnɑvən/)

• Donovan
• Donavan
• Donovon
• Donoven
• Donavin
• Donavyn