Meaning Donovan is a boys name of Celtic origin, it means a dark-haired leader or chief. Origin of Donovan Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Isaiah, Michael, Paul, Lamar, Liam, Rey, Ray, William, James, John Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Donovan DAH-na-ven Similar Names Donavan Roibin Kimball Kynan Pendragon Kyran Kiaran Keiran Condan Condon Year by Year Popularity of Donovan