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Dorion

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Pronounced DOR-ee-un /ˈdɔr.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: A form of Dorian, 'of the Dorians' — one of the ancient Greek peoples — or 'of Doris,' a region of Greece. A classical name with a literary echo.Low

In 30 seconds: A classical Greek name: Dorion means 'of the Dorians' or 'of Doris' (said 'DOR-ee-un'). Elegant and literary.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA form of Dorian, 'of the Dorians' — one of the ancient Greek peoples — or 'of Doris,' a region of Greece. A classical name with a literary echo.

U.S. rank (2024)#11246 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 585

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dorion is a variant of Dorian, 'of the Dorians' or 'of Doris,' tracing to the ancient Greek peoples and region. It reads elegant and literary — rare in the U.S. (said 'DOR-ee-un').

It appears rarely in the U.S., next to the more common Dorian. Rare, elegant, and classical.

Did you know? Dorion is a form of Dorian, 'of the Dorians' — one of the ancient Greek peoples — a classical name with a literary echo (from Wilde's Dorian Gray) (said 'DOR-ee-un').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Dorion — Greek Dorian variant; 'of the Dorians'

Variations

DorianDorienDorrian

Nicknames

DorRio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dorion mean?

Dorion is a form of Dorian, 'of the Dorians' or 'of Doris,' from the ancient Greek peoples and region.

How do you pronounce Dorion?

It's said DOR-ee-un /ˈdɔr.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dorion a boy or girl name?

Dorion is a boy's name.

How popular is Dorion?

Dorion is a rare name for boys in the U.S.