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Donal

Pronunciation
[Do-nal]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Variant Of Donald Great Chief.
Origin
Irish
World mighty.

Donal Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,707 baby boys have been named Donal. The name peaked in 1930 with 98 US births that year (rank #621).

Top States for Donal

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Donal births are: Texas (209), California (143), Oklahoma (132).

Other Irish-Origin Names Like Donal

If you like Donal's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →

5-Letter Names Starting with D

Names with Donal's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.

Quick Facts About Donal

1,167
Irish baby names in our dictionary
705
Irish male names
220
5-letter D-names in our dictionary
618
D-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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