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Dorland

Quick answerThe given name 'Dorland' is of English origin, meaning "land of the Dor" or "dweller at the deer land," derived from Old English *dor* (deer) and *land* (land).

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,676
TrendVintage
Peak year1923
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageOld English
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters7
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#3,676

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dorland

The given name 'Dorland' is of English origin, meaning "land of the Dor" or "dweller at the deer land," derived from Old English *dor* (deer) and *land* (land).

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Etymology

The given name 'Dorland' is of English origin, meaning "land of the Dor" or "dweller at the deer land," derived from Old English *dor* (deer) and *land* (land). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, with no strong religious ties, and historically appears as a surname or place name rather than a common given name, with notable usage in the United States from the 19th century onward.

Dorland currently ranks #3,676 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.

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