Why Doyen?

When we were thinking of a name for our company, we wanted something that reflected not only expertise but also trust—a name that conveyed a notion of a guide you'd want beside you when tackling tough enterprise implementation challenges.

Wait… is Doyen Japanese?

Nope. A lot of folks assume it’s Japanese at first glance. The word traces it’s way through European dialects beginning with Greek!

The Evolution of a Word

Here’s the etymology of Doyen throughout the ages.

Greek deka (“ten”)

→ Latin decanus (leader of ten monks or soldiers)

→ Medieval French deien (senior group member)

→ Modern French doyen

→ English doyen (a respected or experienced person in a field)

Why Doyen Fits

At Doyen AI, we help businesses tackle enterprise implementations with clarity, speed, and confidence—seasoned, thoughtful, and ready to get things done!