Donnell vs Greg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donnell

Boy #4,672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"world ruler, ruler of the world"

Origin: Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule)

Irish Scottish African-American American

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Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

English American European

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Donnell Rank #4,672

Greg Rank #4,526

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 vs #4672 for Donnell.

Is Donnell or Greg more popular?

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 compared to Donnell at #4672 in the United States.

What do Donnell and Greg mean?

Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin). Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Donnell and Greg boy or girl names?

Donnell is primarily a boy name. Greg is primarily a boy name.