Doran

Q: Is Doran a boy or girl name?

Doran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #9087, and as a girl name it ranks #65558.

Q: How popular is the name Doran?

Doran is ranked #9087 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-awr-AN ]

Boy Name #9,087 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Doran is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-awr-AN.

Popularity Over Time

#9,087

Current Rank

Peaked 1954 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,087
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Dor Doy Dorie

Middle Name Ideas

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Doran Charles

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Doran Dominic

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Doran Bennett

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Doran Brooks

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Doran Jayden

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Doran Adriel

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Doran Diego

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Doran Andrew

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Doran Damian

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Also a Girl Name

Doran is also used as a girl name, ranked #65558.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doran

Is Doran a boy or girl name?

Doran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9087. As a girl name, it is ranked #65558. Doran is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Doran?

Doran is pronounced d-awr-AN.

How popular is the name Doran?

Doran is currently ranked #9087 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Doran?

Common nicknames for Doran include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.

Is Doran a common or rare name?

Doran is an uncommon name, ranked #9087 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Doran

Doran is a boy name .

Is Doran a boy or girl name? Doran is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,087 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,558. Doran is more commonly used as a boy name.

Doran is currently ranked #9,087 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Doran include Dor, Doy, and Dorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.