What origin is the name Dorset?

Dorset comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dorset a popular name?

Dorset is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Dorset?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Dorset — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Dorset

Q: Is Dorset a rare name?

Yes. Dorset does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dorset

Dorset

Boy

english

2 syllables

Dorset is an english boy's name meaning "This English name refers to someone belonging to a tribe living near the sea, often associated with the region of Dorset in England.".

The meaning of Dorset is "This English name refers to someone belonging to a tribe living near the sea, often associated with the region of Dorset in England." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name refers to someone belonging to a tribe living near the sea, often associated with the region of Dorset in England.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dorset

Very rare in US records

What does Dorset mean?

Dorset is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name refers to someone belonging to a tribe living near the sea, often associated with the region of Dorset in England.".