Donovan \d(o)-no-van\ as a boy's name is pronounced DAH-na-vun. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Donovan is "dark; brown-haired chieftain". Football player Donovan McNabb.

Donovan has 6 variant forms: Donavan, Donavon, Donevin, Donevon, Donoven and Donovon.