Doris vs Odessa

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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Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dessie, Desi, Odie

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Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #2,193
Odessa Rank #1,586

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 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

Odessa ___

  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Grace
  • Odessa Mae
  • Odessa Claire
  • Odessa June
  • Odessa Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

If you choose Odessa

Penelope Calliope Cassius Leander Persephone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Odessa more popular?

Odessa is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Doris and Odessa mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin).

Are Doris and Odessa boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a girl name. Odessa is primarily a girl name.

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