Doss

A dweller near a water meadow or marshy land.

Doss is primarily an English surname of topographic origin, likely derived from the Middle English word 'doss' or 'dosh', referring to someone who lived near a marshy area. It may also have roots as a shortened form of the name Dorothy in some historical contexts, though as a masculine name, its surname origins are more prominent. It remains an extremely rare choice for a first name in the United States.