Doris vs Foy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #2,193
Foy Rank #19,850

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 vs #19850 for Foy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Doris ___

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

Foy ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

If you choose Foy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Foy more popular?

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 compared to Foy at #19850 in the United States.

What do Doris and Foy mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Doris and Foy boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a girl name. Foy is primarily a boy name.

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