Donivon is a unique and uncommon given name of American origin, derived from Old French elements meaning "the brown-haired one" or "dark-haired one". It is composed of the Old French words 'don' meaning gift and 'vion' meaning dark-haired. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively rare today. Spelling variations include Donivan, Donovan, and Donivonne.
"Donivon appears to have been a popular name among babies born between 1970 and 2008, with a notable spike of seven births in the year 2001."