Donát

given by God — from Donatus
Hungarian origin · Boy name
97% boys3% girls
#1950US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile
How to pronounce Donát
do-na:t
/do-na:t/ · · 1 syllable
given by God — from Donatus
Hungarian origin · Boy name

What does Donát mean and where does it come from?

Donát is derived from the Latin name Donatus, which means 'given' or 'gifted'.

Cultural significance
In Hungary, Donát is a traditional male name often associated with religious connotations.
Peak popularity
Reached #1950 in 2015 — currently #1950 in the US.
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How else can you spell Donát?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

What middle names flow best with Donát?

Donát works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Donát Jack
One syllable · timeless choice
Donát John
One syllable · timeless choice
Donát Luke
One syllable · timeless choice
Donát Miles
One syllable · vintage charm
Donát Beau
One syllable · on the rise
Donát Brooks
One syllable · timeless choice
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How popular is Donát right now?

Holding steady — currently #1950 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1950 · Top 1.4%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#195010stable
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💎Donát is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Donát?

ITALIAN
Donatello
ITALIAN
DonataDonatella
LATE ROMAN
Donata
FRENCH
DonatienDonatienne

Famous people named Donát

DK
Donát Kósa
A Hungarian politician and member of the National Assembly.
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Common questions about the name Donát

What does the name Donát mean?
Donát means "given by God — from Donatus" — a name rooted in Hungarian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Donát?
Donát is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Donát?
Donát originates from Hungarian tradition. Hungarian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How does Donát sound with different last names?
As a one-syllable name, Donát flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Donát ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.
Is Donát more of a girl or boy name?
Donát is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.