Gladys vs Dolores

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gladys

Girl #3,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"country; land"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British American

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Girl #3,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sorrows, pains"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Mexican Filipino Portuguese Latin American

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Gladys Rank #3,446

Dolores Rank #3,167

Dolores is more popular, ranked #3167 vs #3446 for Gladys.

Is Gladys or Dolores more popular?

Dolores is more popular, ranked #3167 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.

What do Gladys and Dolores mean?

Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin). Dolores means "sorrows, pains" (Spanish origin).

Are Gladys and Dolores boy or girl names?

Gladys is primarily a girl name. Dolores is primarily a girl name.