Donald

Meaning of Donald

This name means 'ruler of the world' or 'world mighty'. It suggests someone powerful and influential.

Donald has Scottish Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Donald

Donald has cooled off, slipping to #690 in 2025, down from a peak of #217 in 2000.

Notable people named Donald

• Donald Trump
  Former U.S. President, businessman
• Donald Sutherland
  Veteran actor, film icon
• Donald Glover
  Actor, musician, comedian, writer
• Donald Bradman
  Legendary Australian cricketer
• Donald O'Connor
  Classic actor, dancer, singer

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Questions about the name Donald

What does the name Donald mean?

Donald means this name means 'ruler of the world' or 'world mighty'. it suggests someone powerful and influential, and it comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.

Is Donald a boy's or a girl's name?

Donald is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Donald?

In 2025, Donald ranked #690 for boys, down from #672 the year before.

When was Donald most popular?

Donald peaked at #217 in 2000.