Donnell vs Sagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donnell

Boy #4,672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"world ruler, ruler of the world"

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

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,672
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Donnell Rank #4,672
Sagan Rank #4,480

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 vs #4672 for Donnell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donnell or Sagan more popular?

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 compared to Donnell at #4672 in the United States.

What do Donnell and Sagan mean?

Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Donnell and Sagan boy or girl names?

Donnell is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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