Donnell: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Donnell – Meaning: world ruler – Origin: Irish and Scottish Gaelic – Pronunciation: doh-NEL


Donnell is an Irish and Scottish Gaelic name used for both boys and girls meaning “world ruler”.

Meaning & Origin of Donnell

Meaning: World ruler.

Origin: Irish and Scottish Gaelic.

How to Pronounce Donnell

Phonetic: doh-NEL   IPA: /doʊˈnɛl/

Popularity of Donnell

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

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