Agnes vs Doris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aggie, Nessie, Nez

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Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dorie, Dory

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Popularity Comparison

Agnes Rank #1,064
Doris Rank #2,193

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 vs #2193 for Doris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agnes ___

  • Agnes Rose
  • Agnes Claire
  • Agnes Mary
  • Agnes Jane
  • Agnes Louise
  • Agnes Beatrice

Doris ___

  • Doris Jean
  • Doris Mae
  • Doris Louise
  • Doris Ann
  • Doris Ruth
  • Doris Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agnes

Ruth Vera Mabel Edmund Arthur

If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Doris more popular?

Agnes is more popular, ranked #1064 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Doris mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Agnes and Doris boy or girl names?

Agnes is primarily a girl name. Doris is primarily a girl name.

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