Donel is a unisex given name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient personal name 'Donall', which consists of two elements: 'don' meaning 'world' and 'iall' meaning 'champion'. The name Donel was once quite popular in Ireland but has since become less common, making it a unique choice for parents today.
The name Donel has seen varied popularity over the years, with its peak occurrences in 1968 and 1974, each having 7 births. The lowest points were in 1954 and 1970, both with 5 births. Overall, from 1954 to 1974, there were a total of 30 babies named Donel.