Don
DON
Popularity
#1789
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
168,745
Peak Year
#4,131 in 1946
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Donald, which is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Domhnall', meaning 'world ruler'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Don Knotts
American actor and comedian.
Don Cheadle
American actor and producer.
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