What does the name Donald mean?

The name Donald means "World ruler".

What is the origin of the name Donald?

Donald is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 405 babies were named Donald in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Donald is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 405 ↘

All-Time Total: 1,407,453

Peak Year: 1934

Donald is of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the elements "Domhnall" meaning "ruler of the world."

Boy names closely related to Donald

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Girl names closely related to Donald

Raegan Peyton Alivia Gabrielle Callie Nova Lillian Raina

Names with similar meaning to Donald

Don Donnell Donnie Donny

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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