Doris

Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-uhs ]

Boy Name #19,879 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Doris is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AWR-uhs.

Parents who love the name Doris often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,879
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Dorian #539

Nicknames

Dor Doy Dorie

Also a Girl Name

Doris is also used as a girl name, ranked #2193.

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Similar Names

Dora Dorothy Dollie Dovie Docia Dolly Donnie Dona

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Frequently Asked Questions About Doris

Is Doris a boy or girl name?

Doris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19879. As a girl name, it is ranked #2193. Doris is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Doris?

Doris is pronounced d-AWR-uhs.

How popular is the name Doris?

Doris is currently ranked #19879 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Doris?

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

Is Doris a common or rare name?

Doris is an uncommon name, ranked #19879 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Doris

Doris is a boy name .

Is Doris a boy or girl name? Doris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,879 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,193. Doris is more commonly used as a girl name.

Doris is currently ranked #19,879 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Doris include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.