Doug vs Adele

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Doug

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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Boy #20,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Old High German

German Italian French English American

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Adele Rank #20,005

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

Is Doug or Adele more popular?

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

What do Doug and Adele mean?

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

Are Doug and Adele boy or girl names?

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