What does the name Doug mean?

The name Doug means "Dark river".

What is the origin of the name Doug?

Doug is a name of Scottish origin.

Is Doug a boy's name?

Yes, Doug is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Doug

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All-Time Total: 22,472

Peak Year: 1962

Doug is a shortened form of the name Douglas, which is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic elements "dubh" meaning "dark" and "glas" meaning "blue" or "green."

Notable Namesakes

Doug Flutie - NFL quarterback, famous for "Hail Mary" pass.
Doug Jones - Actor known for roles in creature suits.
Doug Liman - Film director of "The Bourne Identity" and more.
Doug Stanhope - Comedian known for dark humor and social commentary.
Doug Gilmour - NHL player, Stanley Cup champion.
Doug E. Fresh - Rapper, known for beatboxing and hip-hop.
Doug Bradley - Actor, played Pinhead in "Hellraiser" series.
Doug Hutchison - Actor, known for roles in "The Green Mile."
Doug Baldwin - NFL wide receiver, Super Bowl champion.
Doug Weight - NHL player, Stanley Cup champion and coach.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Doug

Nathanial Rob Bradly Kurtis Bret Quinten Kent Tad

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Doug

Jami Stacia Carie Maizie Terra Izzabella Kortney Karrie

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Doug

Douglas

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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