Donnell
A unisex name of Irish origin, meaning dark brown ruler; from Domhnall.
Donnell by the numbers
Donnell was given to 51 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 290 babies in 1982, so it is a 1980s name that has since fallen a long way.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Donnell. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Sounds like Donnell
Names that are said the same way as Donnell, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
- Donyell5 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean darkness
Like Donnell, each of these has darkness in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean a king or ruler
Like Donnell, each of these has a king or ruler in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
- Averyruler of the elves10,365 in the US (2017)
- Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Kinsleyfrom the king's meadow; an English place name used as given name4,048 in the US (2017)
- Arthurbear; the legendary king3,211 in England and Wales (2025)
Names about as common as Donnell
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