Doris vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #2,193
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2193 for Doris.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Doris and James mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Doris and James boy or girl names?

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

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