The nameDoryan
Doryan is a form of Dorian, mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Dorian, it recalls the Dorians, one of the peoples of ancient Greece.
Origin
Greek, made popular by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.
History
First found in the mid 1980s, Doryan peaked in the early 2000s. It is hardly given today.
Popularity of the name Doryan
Doryan in France
5307thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2003peak year (110 births)
1,580babies named Doryan in France since 1900
Doryan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 900 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Doryan. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Doryan in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
Doryan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Doryan mean?
Like Dorian, it recalls the Dorians, one of the peoples of ancient Greece.
What is the origin of the name Doryan?
Greek, made popular by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Is Doryan a girl's or a boy's name?
Doryan is a boy's name.