Donna vs Geraldine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Italian American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Donna Rank #1,937

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Donna is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Donna or Geraldine more popular?

Donna is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Donna and Geraldine mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Donna and Geraldine boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Geraldine is primarily a girl name.