Don
Don: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dษn/ ยท /dษn/
Meaning and origin of Don
- A diminutive of the male given names Donald, Donovan, and Gordon.
How popular is Don?
Since 1880, 1,207 girls and 167,632 boys in the U.S. have been named Don (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1131 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #50 in 1934. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Don
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Sibling name ideas for Don
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Don FAQ
What does the name Don mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Donald, Donovan, and Gordon.
How popular is the name Don?
Since 1880, 1,207 girls and 167,632 boys in the U.S. have been named Don (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1131 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #50 in 1934. In 2025, 89 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Don a boy or girl name?
Don is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,207 girls and 167,632 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.