Don

Boy

Origin: Irish · Celtic

Meaning

“world ruler”

Cultural Notes

Don is both a short form of Donald from the Gaelic Domhnall and a standalone given name; it also means lord or distinguished person in Spanish.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 5

Famous People Named Don

  • Don Draper, Don McLean, Don Rickles

Variants & Spellings

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