Lara vs Doris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Boy #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #19,879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of the ocean"

Origin: Greek

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Lara Rank #20,060

Doris Rank #19,879

Doris is more popular, ranked #19879 vs #20060 for Lara.

Is Lara or Doris more popular?

Doris is more popular, ranked #19879 compared to Lara at #20060 in the United States.

What do Lara and Doris mean?

Lara means "household spirit, ancestral guardian" (Latin origin). Doris means "gift of the ocean" (Greek origin).

Are Lara and Doris boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a boy name. Doris is primarily a boy name.