Donnel
- Pronunciation
- [Do-nnel]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Donald Great Chief.
- Origin
- Irish
Donnel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 776 baby boys have been named Donnel. The name peaked in 1980 with 20 US births that year (rank #2465).
Top States for Donnel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Donnel births are: New York (11), California (7).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Donnel
If you like Donnel's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Donnel's exact length and starting letter: Dacian, Daegal, Daegan, Daelan, Daelyn.
Quick Facts About Donnel
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Compare Donnel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Donnel against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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