Names like Donald
If Donald is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Scottish Gaelic classics to names with a similar sound. Donald has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Douglas, Duncan, Camron and Allan.
24 boy names like Donald
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- Douglas#807From the dark river; dark water.Also Scottish GaelicSimilar popularity curve
- DuncanIt means 'dark warrior' or 'brown warrior'.Also Scottish Gaelic2 syllables
- CamronThis name comes from a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose'.Also Scottish Gaelic2 syllables
- AllanThis name means 'handsome' or 'cheerful'.Also Scottish Gaelic2 syllables
- Corey#778Could mean 'from the hollow' or 'dweller of the hollow'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Collin#493The name Collin means 'young hound' or 'cub'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- CraigThe name Craig means "rock" or "crag." It refers to someone who lived near a steep…Also Scottish Gaelic
- BlaineThis name comes from a Scottish Gaelic word meaning 'yellow' or 'yellow-haired'.Also Scottish Gaelic
- Keith#801From the battle place or woods.Similar popularity curve
- GeraldGerald means "ruler with a spear".Same “-ld” ending2 syllables
- Dennis#707This name means 'devotee of Dionysus,' referring to the Greek god of wine and revelry.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Dustin#729The name Dustin means "Thor's stone" or "brave warrior's stone." It suggests a strong…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Davis#668It means "son of David." David is a name with ancient roots meaning "beloved."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- MitchellMitchell means "who is like God?".2 syllables
- Scott#534It refers to someone from Scotland, or a Scottish speaker.Similar popularity curve
- BrodieThe name comes from a Scottish surname, which likely means 'hilly area' or 'broad island'.Also Scottish Gaelic2 syllables
- HaroldHarold means "army ruler" or "power of the army." It combines the elements "here" (army)…Same “-ld” ending2 syllables
- Kyle#509Kyle means "narrow strait" or "channel".Similar popularity curve
- Danny#628Danny is a short form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- AlecAlec is a short form of Alexander, which means 'defender of mankind'.2 syllables
- Kenneth#294Kenneth likely means "handsome" or "born of fire."2 syllables
- KelvinFrom the River Kelvin2 syllables
- Ahmad#669The name Ahmad means 'highly praised' or 'one who praises God'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- RonnieRonnie is often a shortened version of Ronald, meaning "ruler's counselor." It can also…2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Donald?
- Names with a similar style to Donald include Douglas, Duncan, Camron, Allan, Corey and Collin.
- How are these names matched to Donald?
- Each name is compared with Donald on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Donald has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Scottish Gaelic names are like Donald?
- Douglas, Duncan, Camron, Allan and Craig share Donald's Scottish Gaelic roots.