Don

Boy's name

Don is a Spanish name derived from the Latin title "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master." It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

Meaning World ruler
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 91
Peak year 1946

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With D

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Don Johnson - Actor, "Miami Vice"
  • Don Henley - Musician, The Eagles
  • Don Rickles - Comedian, actor
  • Don Shula - NFL coach, Miami Dolphins
  • Don Knotts - Actor, "The Andy Griffith Show"
  • Don Mattingly - MLB player, New York Yankees
  • Don Cheadle - Actor, "Hotel Rwanda"
  • Don McLean - Singer-songwriter, "American Pie"
  • Don Ameche - Actor, "Cocoon"
  • Don Cherry - Hockey commentator, former NHL coach

Brothers for Don

Boy names closely related to Don

Leslie Aayden Kristofer Roy Jesiah Aston Kayleb Ray

Sisters for Don

Girl names closely related to Don

Destinie Jaslyn Kayle Ariane Melani Ericka Elyssa Liyah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Don

Donald Donnell Donnie Donny

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