Doss

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Pronounced DOSS /ˈdɒs/High

Meaning: From an English/German surname (variously a form of Dossett and a regional surname); used as a modern given name; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

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Origin LowAmerican, English

MeaningFrom an English/German surname (variously a form of Dossett and a regional surname); used as a modern given name; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#7342 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1927

Total births (all-time)≈ 438

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

Doss comes from an English/German surname (variously a form of Dossett and a regional surname), used as a modern given name with no single fixed root (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (made known by WWII medic Desmond Doss; said 'DOSS').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, a-surname-name, and modern.

Did you know? Doss is a modern given name from an English/German surname (variously a form of Dossett) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DOSS').

Overall data confidence 30%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

DosseDossett

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Doss mean?

Doss is a modern surname-name (variously a form of Dossett); its origin is uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Doss?

It's said DOSS /ˈdɒs/ — one syllable.

Is Doss a boy or girl name?

Doss is a boy's name.

How popular is Doss?

Doss is a very rare name in the U.S.