Doris vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

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Doris Rank #2,193

Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #2193 for Doris.

Is Doris or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Doris and Nora mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Doris and Nora boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.