Halley vs Donnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Halley

Boy #4,634 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Halley Rank #4,634

Donnell Rank #4,672

Halley is more popular, ranked #4634 vs #4672 for Donnell.

Is Halley or Donnell more popular?

Halley is more popular, ranked #4634 compared to Donnell at #4672 in the United States.

What do Halley and Donnell mean?

Halley means "hay meadow" (Old English origin). Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin).

Are Halley and Donnell boy or girl names?

Halley is primarily a boy name. Donnell is primarily a boy name.