Donel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 426 babies have been named Donel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,265 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,265
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Donel is also used as a girl name, ranked #23063.
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"stony forest"
#20,130 in US
Greek phileo origin
"loving, affectionate (if from Philemon)"
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Hebrew origin
"God is strength"
#20,077 in US
Hebrew (via American) origin
"house of God (possible Bethel derivat..."
#20,439 in US
Old French origin
"flower settlement"
#20,140 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"dark river, dark stream"
#20,351 in US
Anglo-Saxon origin
"sun"
#20,453 in US
Latin origin
"olive tree; symbol of peace and wisdom"
#20,235 in US
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About the Name Donel
Donel is a boy name .
Is Donel a boy or girl name? Donel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,265 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,063. Donel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Donel is currently ranked #20,265 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donel include Don, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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