Doris vs May

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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May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #2,193
May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 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

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Doris and May mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Doris and May boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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