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'.
About 6 boys were named Donzell in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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