Donel
Donel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
World ruler or brown-haired chief.
Origin and history
Donel is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from Donnell or Donald. It translates to 'world ruler' or 'brown-haired warrior'. While historically used in small numbers in the United States, it remains rare today.
Popularity in the United States
691 babies in the United States have been named Donel since 1880. It ranks #3985 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 18 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 103 |
| 1940-1950 | 92 |
| 1950-1960 | 96 |
| 1960-1970 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 57 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Don, Donny
Fun facts
- Donel is an anglicized spelling variant of the classic Irish name Dónall or Donnell.