What origin is the name Donn?

Donn comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Donn a popular name?

Donn is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Donn does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Donn?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Donn — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Donn

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Donn

Donn

Boy

english

1 syllable

Donn is an english boy's name meaning "East; in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld; brown. in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld".

The meaning of Donn is "East; in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld; brown. in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld" — a boy name of english origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

East; in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld; brown. in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Donn

Very rare in US records

What does Donn mean?

Donn is a boy name of english origin meaning "East; in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld; brown. in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld".