Donnell vs Jess

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 #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Donnell Rank #4,672

Jess Rank #4,646

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4672 for Donnell.

Is Donnell or Jess more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Donnell at #4672 in the United States.

What do Donnell and Jess mean?

Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donnell and Jess boy or girl names?

Donnell is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.