Doris vs Orla

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

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Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #2,193
Orla Rank #2,516

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 vs #2516 for Orla.

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

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Orla more popular?

Doris is more popular, ranked #2193 compared to Orla at #2516 in the United States.

What do Doris and Orla mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Doris and Orla boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a girl name. Orla is primarily a girl name.

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