Gladys vs Doris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gladys

Girl #3,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"country; land"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British American

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Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American German Scandinavian

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Gladys Rank #3,446

Doris Rank #2,193

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 vs #3446 for Gladys.

Is Gladys or Doris more popular?

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.

What do Gladys and Doris mean?

Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin). Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gladys and Doris boy or girl names?

Gladys is primarily a girl name. Doris is primarily a girl name.