Aking vs Donnell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aking

Boy #4,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my, mine (Tagalog possessive)"

Origin: Filipino/Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,848
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
King, Aki

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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
Nicknames
Don, Donny, Nell

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aking Rank #4,848
Donnell Rank #4,672

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 vs #4848 for Aking.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aking ___

  • Aking Jose
  • Aking Miguel
  • Aking Antonio
  • Aking Rafael
  • Aking Luis
  • Aking Carlos

Donnell ___

  • Donnell Ray
  • Donnell Wayne
  • Donnell James
  • Donnell Lee
  • Donnell Keith
  • Donnell Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aking

Reina Princesa Datu Bathala Bayani

If you choose Donnell

Darnell Terrell Tyrone Latoya Shanice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aking or Donnell more popular?

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 compared to Aking at #4848 in the United States.

What do Aking and Donnell mean?

Aking means "my, mine (Tagalog possessive)" (Filipino/Tagalog origin). Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin).

Are Aking and Donnell boy or girl names?

Aking is primarily a boy name. Donnell is primarily a boy name.

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