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Doug vs Clavin

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
Clavin Rank #20,514

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20514 for Clavin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Clavin more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Clavin at #20514 in the United States.

What do Doug and Clavin mean?

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

Are Doug and Clavin boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Clavin is primarily a boy name.

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