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Doug vs Delfin

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
Delfin Rank #20,388

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20388 for Delfin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Delfin more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Delfin at #20388 in the United States.

What do Doug and Delfin mean?

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

Are Doug and Delfin boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Delfin is primarily a boy name.

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