Donell
Meaning
“An anglicized form of Gaelic Domhnall, world ruler, the root shared with Donald and Donnell.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Donell has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Donell
People given the name Donell in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Donell deep dive
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