Doug vs Ambrous

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Doug Rank #20,351
Ambrous Rank #20,469

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20469 for Ambrous.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Ambrous more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Ambrous at #20469 in the United States.

What do Doug and Ambrous mean?

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

Are Doug and Ambrous boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Ambrous is primarily a boy name.

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