Gift of God; or a variant of Donzel
Donzell is likely an Americanized variant of the Italian 'Donzel' or 'Donzello', meaning a young nobleman or squire. It is also frequently interpreted in African American communities as a combination name or a variant of Donnell, often associated with the meaning 'gift of God'.
Less common today
Donzell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,738 in 1990.
Major League Baseball outfielder
Professional football player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
