Adele vs Doug

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adele

Boy #20,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Italian French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,005
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Doug

Boy #20,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark river, dark stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,351
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

36 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Adele Rank #20,005
Doug Rank #20,351

Adele is more popular, ranked #20005 vs #20351 for Doug.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adele or Doug more popular?

Adele is more popular, ranked #20005 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Adele and Doug mean?

Adele means "noble, nobility" (Old High German origin). Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Adele and Doug boy or girl names?

Adele is primarily a boy name. Doug is primarily a boy name.

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