Doug
Doug: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dสษก/ ยท /dษษก/
Meaning and origin of Doug
- A diminutive of the male given name Douglas.
Etymology
Clipping of Douglas.
How popular is Doug?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 22,468 boys in the U.S. have been named Doug (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7302 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #170 in 1962. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Doug FAQ
What does the name Doug mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Douglas. Clipping of Douglas.
How popular is the name Doug?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 22,468 boys in the U.S. have been named Doug (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7302 in 1968. Its highest rank for boys was #170 in 1962. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Doug a boy or girl name?
Doug is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 22,468 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.