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Donald name meaning
First Name
1.4m
in the U.S.
since 1880
1.4m
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
12k
in the U.S.
in 2010
12k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Donald mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Donald
User Submitted Origins
English
40%
American
30%
Gaelic
22%
Scottish
6%
African
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Bermuda, the name Donald is of Scottish origin and means "Scottish, ruler of the world".
- A user from Indiana, U.S. says the name Donald is of Fiction origin and means "World Ruler(Savior)/All LJPYGHT/ Emergence of ight Over Darkness".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Donald is of Celtic origin and means "Scotland. World ruler or one who controls the world".
- A user from New Mexico, U.S. says the name Donald is of Scottish origin and means "Ruler of the World (honest)".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Donald is of Gaelic origin and means "Ruler of the world".
- According to 2 people from Texas, U.S., the name Donald is of Irish / French origin and means "World Leader".
- A submission from Louisiana, U.S. says the name Donald means "King of the world".
- A submission from Canada says the name Donald means "RULER" and is of Canadian origin.
- A submission from Nebraska, U.S. says the name Donald means "A male with no humiliation" and is of American origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Donald is of English origin and means "Great Chief".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Name of Scottish kings and an early saint, from Scottish Gaelic Dòmhnall and reinforced by Medieval Latin Don(v)aldus, from Proto-Celtic *Duβnowalos (“prince/chief of the world”).
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
- A surname.
Donald was also found in the following language(s): Swedish
Notable Persons Named Donald
Notable Persons Named Donald
Donald Trump
He was most prominent from 1968 to present. Donald was given the name Donald John Trump by his parent Fred Trump on June 14th, 1946 in Queens.
Donald Glover
Donald Glover is an actor, comedian, rapper, producer, songwriter, and writer. He has had major accomplishments since 2002. Donald was given the name Donald McKinley Glover on September 25th, 1983 in Edwards Air Force Base, California, United States. Donald is also known as Childish Gambino and mcDJ.
Donnie Wahlberg
Donnie Wahlberg is a singer, producer, and actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1984. Donnie was given the name Donald Edmond Wahlberg, Jr. on August 17th, 1969 in , U.S.
Donald Cerrone
Donald was born on March 29th, 1983 in Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1962. Donald was given the name Donald McNichol Sutherland on July 17th, 1935 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Don Henley
Don Henley is a rock music, pop rock, country rock, and soft rock singing, lyricist, and record producer. He plays Drum kit, Percussion instrument, Guitar, Drum Workshop, Paiste, Remo, Regaltip, Latin Percussion (company), Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Gibson Guitar Corporation, Takamine, and Vocals. He has been prominent since 1970. Don was given the name Donald Hugh Henley on July 22nd, 1947 in Gilmer, Texas, United States.
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- Don RicklesComedian
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- Donald PleasenceActor
- DJ QuallsActor
- Donald KnuthScientist
- Don McLeanMusician
- Donald O'ConnorDancer
- Donald FaisonActor
- Donald FagenMusician
- Donald MalarkeyMilitary Person
- Don DeLilloNovelist
- Donald SterlingReal Estate Developer
Notable Persons With the Last Name Donald
Notable Persons With the Last Name Donald
Aaron Donald
Aaron Donald is a football player for the Los Angeles Rams. Aaron was born on May 23rd, 1991 in Pittsburgh. Aaron is also known as Donald and Aaron Charles.
Howard Donald
Howard Donald is a pop music, soul music, dance-pop, pop rock, blue-eyed soul, and country music singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist, dancer, dj, record producer, and disc jockey. He plays Vocals, Turntables, sampler, drum machine, drums, piano, Phonograph, Sampler (musical instrument), and Drum kit. His most notable accomplishments were from 1990 to present. Howard was given the name Howard Paul Donald on April 28th, 1968 in Droylsden, Lancashire, England, UK.
Heather Mac Donald
Heather Mac Donald is an essayist and author. Heather was born in 1956 in California.
James Donald
James Donald was an actor. His career lasted from 1930 to 1978. James was given the name James Robert MacGeorge Donald on May 18th, 1917 in Aberdeen. He died on August 3rd, 1993.
Mitchell Donald
Mitchell Donald is a soccer player for the Red Star Belgrade, Zuidoost United, A.V.V. Zeeburgia, AFC Ajax, Jong Ajax, Willem II (football club), Roda JC Kerkrade, FC Mordovia Saransk, and Netherlands national under-21 football team. Mitchell was born on December 10th, 1988 in Nieuw-Vennep, Netherlands.
Allan Donald
Allan Donald is a cricketer. Allan was born on October 20th, 1966 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State Province, South Africa.
Common last names for Donald
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Donald | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 52.03% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 41.74% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.99% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.60% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.96% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Donald
People with the last name Donald are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Donald
| #16 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #71 | Classic Boy Names |
| #13 | Boy Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #12 | Boy Names Unique to the Great Lakes |