Arla vs Doug

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arla

Boy #20,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #20,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark river, dark stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

36 High Risk

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Arla Rank #20,259

Doug Rank #20,351

Arla is more popular, ranked #20259 vs #20351 for Doug.

Is Arla or Doug more popular?

Arla is more popular, ranked #20259 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Arla and Doug mean?

Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin). Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Arla and Doug boy or girl names?

Arla is primarily a boy name. Doug is primarily a boy name.