Dorothy
Meaning
"gift of God"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #431
- Total SSA Count
- 714
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dot, Dottie, Dora
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"gift of God"
Origin: Greek
"fair one"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Dorothy is more popular, ranked #431 vs #628 for Kenzie.
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Dorothy is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Kenzie at #628 in the United States.
Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Kenzie means "fair one" (Scottish Gaelic origin).
Dorothy is primarily a girl name. Kenzie is primarily a girl name.