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Donnell

male

Meaning

"Brown Ruler"

Donnell derives from Irish Domhnall-related forms, commonly interpreted as combining dark or brown with ruler elements in older glosses.

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Popularity History of Donnell

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4586Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#4586

Donnell was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-95

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Donnell Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Donnell

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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