US Popularity:22975
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Dark water; Black river
Doug is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish roots. A shortened version of Douglas, it comes from the Scottish roots dubh and ghlas, meaning “dark water,” or “black river.” With a meaning as deep and mysterious as the trenches as a river bed, the name Doug is sure to help baby embrace their moody soul.

How Popular Is The Name Doug?

U.S. Births

Overall:Doug is currently #22975 in U.S. births
Boy:Doug is currently #11149 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#11149
in 2023
- 11
from 2018
In comparison to the previous year's data

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