Dark-haired chieftain
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, which combines the Gaelic elements 'donn' (brown or dark) and 'dubh' (black) with a diminutive suffix. It historically refers to a dark-haired leader or chieftain. The name has transitioned from a prominent Irish surname to a popular first name in the United States.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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