Day vs Doug

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Boy #20,203 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"daylight, the day"

Origin: Old English

English American British

✓ 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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Day Rank #20,203

Doug Rank #20,351

Day is more popular, ranked #20203 vs #20351 for Doug.

Is Day or Doug more popular?

Day is more popular, ranked #20203 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Day and Doug mean?

Day means "daylight, the day" (Old English origin). Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Day and Doug boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a boy name. Doug is primarily a boy name.