Overview
people
Sample Size
23,550
Gender Distribution
Male:
98.4%
Female:
1.6%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Gaelic/Celtic
Meaning
Don is a masculine first name of Gaelic origin, derived from 'donn' meaning 'brown'. It is often used as a short form of names like Donald or Donovan, but can also stand on its own. It carries a sense of leadership and authority, often associated with the title 'Don' in Spanish-speaking countries, used as a mark of respect.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
8,766 samples
100%
GB
1,488 samples
97%
NG
1,395 samples
99%
DE
1,022 samples
99%
CA
836 samples
100%
FR
589 samples
98%
NL
522 samples
98%
IN
508 samples
99%
IT
505 samples
96%
ES
485 samples
97%
GH
362 samples
95%
MA
306 samples
98%
TH
306 samples
96%
ZA
276 samples
99%
ID
266 samples
99%
PH
243 samples
95%
CH
238 samples
98%
MY
218 samples
96%
SA
199 samples
98%
AU
196 samples
100%
+ 80 more countries
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