Doug vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Doug or Ferrin more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Doug and Ferrin mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Doug and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.