Doreen vs Dorothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Doreen

Girl #5,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Irish English American

15 High Risk

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Girl #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American

✓ All Clear

Doreen Rank #5,923

Dorothy Rank #431

Dorothy is more popular, ranked #431 vs #5923 for Doreen.

Is Doreen or Dorothy more popular?

Dorothy is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Doreen at #5923 in the United States.

What do Doreen and Dorothy mean?

Doreen means "gift of God" (Greek via Irish origin). Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Doreen and Dorothy boy or girl names?

Doreen is primarily a girl name. Dorothy is primarily a girl name.