Dorian
Dorian is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “of the Dorian people, gift.” It ranked #470 in the United States in 2025. Dorian was immortalized by Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.
how do you pronounce Dorian?
DOR-ee-an
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what does Dorian mean?
The name Dorian means “of the Dorian people, gift.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Dorian was immortalized by Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' It originally referred to the Dorian people of ancient Greece. The name carries a dark, elegant literary allure that straddles gothic and classical territory.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #470 |
| 2023 | #485 |
| 2022 | #502 |
| 2021 | #520 |
| 2020 | #557 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Dorian?
- Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde novel character)
- Dorian Yates (English bodybuilder)
- Dorian Missick (American actor)
what names are similar to Dorian?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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