Doug vs Arla

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 #20,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Arla Rank #20,259

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

Is Doug or Arla more popular?

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

What do Doug and Arla mean?

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

Are Doug and Arla boy or girl names?

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