Gender: Male
Origin: Latin, English
Meaning: Ruler of the world or lord/master, Form of Donald
Pronunciation: dɒn, /dɒn/, D AA N
Popularity Rank: #931
Don is a short form of the name Donald, which means 'ruler of the world' in Gaelic. It can also be derived from the Latin word 'dominus,' meaning 'lord' or 'master.'
The name Don is of Latin, English origin and means Ruler of the world or lord/master, Form of Donald, Brown Stranger, World Leader, Man, Great, Chief. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Don is commonly found in United States of America, Morocco, Nigeria, and 98 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: dɒn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dɒn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AA N
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Don is recorded 68,609 times globally, ranking it as the 931th most common name worldwide.
Don is most prevalent in United States of America, with 21,805 occurrences, making it the 251th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Don is found among 1 in every 83 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #251 | 1 : 83 |
| Morocco | #381 | 1 : 188 |
| Nigeria | #254 | 1 : 239 |
| United Kingdom | #522 | 1 : 178 |
| Canada | #184 | 1 : 133 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,246 | 1 : 1,154 |
| France | #1,098 | 1 : 589 |
| Italy | #1,265 | 1 : 627 |
| Malaysia | #793 | 1 : 1,188 |
| South Africa | #1,418 | 1 : 1,579 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Don from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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