Donnell Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Donnell Name at a Glance

Name	Donnell
Meaning	Variant of Donnelly: Man with dark skin. Variant of Donald 'great chief.'.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Donnell Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Donnell means “Variant of Donnelly: Man with dark skin. Variant of Donald 'great chief”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Donnell Name Origin

Our database records Donnell under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Donnell a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Donnell is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Donnell

When considering Donnell for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.