Doctor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Doctor Name at a Glance

Name	Doctor
Meaning	Doctor; teacher.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Doctor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Doctor means “Doctor; teacher”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Doctor Name Origin

Our database records Doctor under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Doctor a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Doctor is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Doctor

When considering Doctor for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.