Boy Name · Irish Origin
Donn
Donn is a boy baby name of Irish origin, meaning "Brown". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Donn often also consider Dann.
Donn meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Brown
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Donn to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Donn as D·O·N·N, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Donn is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Donn variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Donna, Donne, Donny.
- Nicknames: Donn works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Donn with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Donn middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dann, Don, Donny, Deann, Donnie — full picks on the sibling names for Donn guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Donn? Browse our names like Donn guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Donn
What does the name Donn mean?
Donn means "Brown" and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of Donn?
Donn originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Donn?
Donn has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Donn a boy's or girl's name?
Donn is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Donn in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Donn sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Donn?
Names that share Donn's sound and style include Dann, Don, Donny, Deann, Donnie.
What middle names pair well with Donn?
Good middle-name fits for Donn pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Donn is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Donn is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Donn?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Donn share its rhythm without rhyming — Dann, Don, Donny all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.