Donna vs Siobhan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,937
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Siobhan

Girl #1,931 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv, Von, Vonnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Donna Rank #1,937
Siobhan Rank #1,931

Siobhan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #1937 for Donna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna Kay

Siobhan ___

  • Siobhan Rose
  • Siobhan Mary
  • Siobhan Grace
  • Siobhan Fiona
  • Siobhan Claire
  • Siobhan Brigid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

If you choose Siobhan

Aoife Niamh Cormac Declan Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donna or Siobhan more popular?

Siobhan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Donna and Siobhan mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Siobhan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donna and Siobhan boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Siobhan is primarily a girl name.

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