Dorian

Meaning of Dorian

The name means 'from Doris' or 'of the Dorians,' referring to an ancient Greek tribe.

Dorian has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dorian

Dorian has held fairly steady, sitting around #539 in 2025 after peaking at #398 in 2000.

Notable people named Dorian

• Dorian Yates
  Six-time Mr. Olympia bodybuilder
• Dorian Harewood
  Veteran actor, singer, voice artist
• Dorian Finney-Smith
  Professional basketball player (NBA)
• Dorian Missick
  Actor in film and television
• Dorian Boccolacci
  French professional race car driver

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Questions about the name Dorian

What does the name Dorian mean?

Dorian means the name means 'from doris' or 'of the dorians,' referring to an ancient greek tribe, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Dorian a boy's or a girl's name?

Dorian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dorian?

In 2025, Dorian ranked #539 for boys, up from #540 the year before.

When was Dorian most popular?

Dorian peaked at #398 in 2000.