Girl Name · Greek Origin
Dorcas
Dorcas is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Gazelle". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dorcas often also consider Dorris.
Dorcas meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gazelle
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Dorcas to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dorcas as D·O·R·C·A·S, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dorcas is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dorcas variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dorcasa, Dorcase, Dorcasy, Dorca.
- Nicknames: Dor and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dorcas with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dorcas middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dorris, Doris, Dorsey, Douglas, Dallas — full picks on the sibling names for Dorcas guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dorcas? Browse our names like Dorcas guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Dorcas
What does the name Dorcas mean?
Dorcas means "Gazelle" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Dorcas?
Dorcas originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Dorcas?
Dorcas has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dorcas a boy's or girl's name?
Dorcas is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dorcas in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dorcas sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dorcas?
Names that share Dorcas's sound and style include Dorris, Doris, Dorsey, Douglas, Dallas.
What middle names pair well with Dorcas?
Good middle-name fits for Dorcas pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dorcas is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dorcas is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dorcas?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dorcas share its rhythm without rhyming — Dorris, Doris, Dorsey all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.