All about the name

Dois

Male

« Dois is a rare and unusual first name of unknown origin, believed by some to be made-up, and by others to derive from various sources such as 'deux' in French or the diminutive of Douais. »

#17171 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Dois is a unique and unusual given name of unknown origin. There is no widely accepted theory about its source or meaning. Some people believe that it may have been created as a made-up name, while others suggest that it could be derived from various sources. One possible origin for Dois is the French word "deux," which means "two." However, there is no evidence to support this claim, and it seems unlikely that a name with such a simple meaning would be chosen without any additional context or explanation. Another possibility is that Dois is derived from a diminutive form of the Occitan given name Douais, which means "from Douai" in reference to the city of Douai in northern France. However, this theory also lacks sufficient evidence to be widely accepted. Despite its unknown origins, there are some historical records of people named Dois. According to the Social Security Administration's database of popular baby names in the United States, there have been a small number of individuals with the first name Dois born each year since at least 1972. Overall, while Dois is certainly an unusual and distinctive given name, its origins and meaning remain shrouded in mystery. Its popularity seems to be limited primarily to those who choose it for its unique sound or as a way to honor someone with the same name.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Dois since 1880

Total births
96
Total since 1880
Peak year
1923
9 births
in 1949
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years