Dorcas Name Origin
/DOR-kas/-
Ghanaian (African) 40%
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Nigerian (African) 35%
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American (Western) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Dorcas
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Biblical name derived from the Greek 'Dorcas', meaning 'gazelle'. It is popular in Christian communities, especially in Africa and among African diaspora populations.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dorcas each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).