World ruler
A diminutive of Donald, which is derived from the Gaelic name Domhnall. It combines the elements 'dubno' (world) and 'val' (rule), historically signifying a powerful leader or chieftain.
Less common today
Donny isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #983 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer and teen idol
Soul singer and songwriter
Comic book writer
Main character in That's My Boy · That's My Boy
Theodore Donald Kerabatsos, a bowler · The Big Lebowski
