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Donzell

♂ Boy

Pronounced don-ZEL /dɒnˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: A modern name that echoes Denzel (from the Cornish place-name Denzell); as spelled here its route is uncertain, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth name: Donzell echoes Denzel (said 'don-ZEL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name that echoes Denzel (from the Cornish place-name Denzell); as spelled here its route is uncertain, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2021)#12634 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,044

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Donzell reads as a modern name echoing Denzel. The link is a sound-echo, and its route as spelled is uncertain, which we note — smooth and rare in the U.S. (said 'don-ZEL').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, smooth, and modern.

Did you know? Donzell echoes Denzel (from the Cornish place-name Denzell) — as spelled here its route is uncertain, which we note honestly (said 'don-ZEL').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Donzell — echoes Denzel; uncertain

Variations

DonzelDonzelleDonzal

Nicknames

DonZell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Donzell mean?

Donzell echoes Denzel; as spelled here its route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Donzell?

It's said don-ZEL /dɒnˈzɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Donzell a boy or girl name?

Donzell is a boy's name.

How popular is Donzell?

Donzell is rare in the U.S.