Doug vs Aiken

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 #20,404 Most Popular

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Doug Rank #20,351

Aiken Rank #20,404

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20404 for Aiken.

Is Doug or Aiken more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Aiken at #20404 in the United States.

What do Doug and Aiken mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Doug and Aiken boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Aiken is primarily a boy name.