Flora vs Dorothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

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Girl #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Flora Rank #647

Dorothy Rank #431

Dorothy is more popular, ranked #431 vs #647 for Flora.

Is Flora or Dorothy more popular?

Dorothy is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Flora and Dorothy mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Flora and Dorothy boy or girl names?

Flora is primarily a girl name. Dorothy is primarily a girl name.