Ladd vs Donnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,806
Total SSA Count: 21
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Tommie Jefre Kiari Vallen

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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

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Mesiah Xylon Kolston Tommie

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Popularity Comparison

Ladd Rank #4,806

Donnell Rank #4,672

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladd or Donnell more popular?

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Donnell mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin).

Are Ladd and Donnell boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Donnell is primarily a boy name.

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