US Popularity:26252
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Scottish
Meaning:Chief, noble; Brown; Ruler of the world
Your kiddo can wear this name with pride before they even discover what it means. Donn is a masculine name with Irish and Scottish origins and a variety of cool meanings to explore. Manifest baby's future as a boss with Donn's Old Irish meanings "chief" and "noble," and "ruler of the world" from the Scottish Donald. Donn is also the Irish word for "brown," adding a dash of earthy color and grounding confidence to the name. In Irish mythology, Donn is borne by a deity described as the "lord of death." Like Charon in Greek and Roman mythology, Donn guides souls to the afterlife and is a well-respected god. Rich, warm, and unexpectedly macabre, Donn is endlessly cool for your little guy.

How Popular Is The Name Donn?

U.S. Births

Overall:Donn is currently #26252 in U.S. births
Boy:Donn is currently #12756 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#12756
in 2024
- 95
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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