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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Brown-haired; also used historically as a byname meaning 'chief' or 'noble'
- Origin
- Irish (also an English/Scottish surname, variant of Dunn)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- DON
Donn is an Irish name, pronounced DON, that means "brown-haired" and was also used historically as a byname meaning "chief" or "noble." It also exists as an English and Scottish surname, a variant of Dunn. If you like short, one-syllable names with a clear meaning, Donn is simple to say and spell.
Meaning & Origin of Donn
Meaning: Brown-haired; also used historically as a byname meaning 'chief' or 'noble'.
Origin: Irish (also an English/Scottish surname, variant of Dunn).
Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Donn
DONIPA /dɒn/
Popularity of Donn
Donn peaked at #366 in 1949, when 341 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #12756, with just 5 babies, so a child named Donn today would almost certainly be the only one in their class.
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FAQ
What does the name Donn mean?
Brown-haired; also used historically as a byname meaning ‘chief’ or ‘noble’. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Donn?
Donn is pronounced DON (IPA: /dɒn/).
Is Donn a popular name right now?
Donn peaked at #366 in 1949 and is ranked #12756 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1912–2024.)
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