Donnell

Meaning of Donnell

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

Donnell has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Donnell

After ranking as high as #990 in 2001, Donnell has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Donnell

• Donnell Rawlings
  Comedian, actor from Chappelle's Show
• Donnell "D.J." Augustin Jr.
  NBA professional basketball point guard
• Donnell Woolford
  Former NFL Pro Bowl cornerback
• Donnell Harvey
  Former NBA professional basketball player
• Donnell Whittenburg
  American Olympic artistic gymnast

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Questions about the name Donnell

What does the name Donnell mean?

Donnell means this name means "ruler of the world" or "world mighty." it suggests someone powerful and influential, and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Donnell?

Donnell did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Donnell most popular?

Donnell peaked at #990 in 2001.