Doris vs Winifred

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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Winifred

Girl #1,027 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,027
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Freddie, Freda

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Popularity Comparison

Doris Rank #2,193
Winifred Rank #1,027

Winifred is more popular, ranked #1027 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

Winifred ___

  • Winifred Rose
  • Winifred Claire
  • Winifred June
  • Winifred Mae
  • Winifred Louise
  • Winifred Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Doris

Agnes Mildred Ethel Norman Walter

If you choose Winifred

Cordelia Harriet Arthur Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doris or Winifred more popular?

Winifred is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Doris and Winifred mean?

Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin). Winifred means "holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation" (Welsh origin).

Are Doris and Winifred boy or girl names?

Doris is primarily a girl name. Winifred is primarily a girl name.

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