Doug vs Elry

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 #20,352 Most Popular

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Doug Rank #20,351

Elry Rank #20,352

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20352 for Elry.

Is Doug or Elry more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Elry at #20352 in the United States.

What do Doug and Elry mean?

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

Are Doug and Elry boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Elry is primarily a boy name.