Cleetus vs Donnell

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
Nicknames
Don, Donny, Nell

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cleetus Rank #66,930
Donnell Rank #4,672

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 vs #66930 for Cleetus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cleetus ___

No pairings available yet.

Donnell ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleetus or Donnell more popular?

Donnell is more popular, ranked #4672 compared to Cleetus at #66930 in the United States.

What do Cleetus and Donnell mean?

Donnell means "world ruler, ruler of the world" (Irish Gaelic domhan (world) + val (rule) origin).

Are Cleetus and Donnell boy or girl names?

Cleetus is primarily a girl name. Donnell is primarily a boy name.

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