Donn

At a Glance: Name: Donn – 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

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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

Phonetic: DON   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1912–2024.

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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, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donn_(given_name))

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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