Boy

Donald

DAH-nuld

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'world ruler,' from 'Domhnall.' A name of proud Scottish heritage with vintage aristocratic appeal.”

Popularity Over Time

Donald US popularity rank over timeRank 678 in 2022 to rank 6 in 1934. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#6#342#6781900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #672 in the United States.

Origin

GaelicScottish

Syllables

2

Nicknames

DonDonnyDonald

Style

VintageClassicStrongTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Donald Sutherland (actor)
  • Donald Duck

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Royal Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong Scottish/Gaelic roots

People Also Ask

Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'world ruler,' from 'Domhnall.' A name of proud Scottish heritage with vintage aristocratic appeal.

Donald is currently ranked #672 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Donald include Don, Donny, Donald.

Names that pair beautifully with Donald include Cordelia, Cressida, Ottoline, Cormac, Thaddeus.