Donnell

Scottish

"proud chief"

Donnell Origin and Meaning

The name Donnell is a boy's name.

Donnell is a masculine name with roots as an anglicized form of the Irish name Domhnall (composed of 'domhan' meaning 'world' and 'all' meaning 'mighty'). The name has historical usage dating back centuries, particularly in Ireland and Scotland before spreading to other English-speaking regions. In the United States, Donnell has maintained consistent usage throughout the 20th century, though never reaching extremely high popularity rankings. Often pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable, the name has a strong, dignified quality. Donnell is sometimes used as a surname and has spawned variations like Donell and Darnell. The name may be chosen to honor family heritage or simply for its pleasing sound and traditional character. Some notable bearers include athletes and musicians who have helped maintain the name's recognition.

Donnell Rank in US Top 1000

# 987 in the US

Famous People Named Donnell

• Donnell M. Rawlings American comedian
• Donnell Turner American actor
• Curtis Donnell David aka Big Mello American rapper