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Doug vs Flemon

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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Flemon

Boy #20,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Flanders, Flemish person"

Origin: Old English/Flemish

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,254
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Doug Rank #20,351
Flemon Rank #20,254

Flemon is more popular, ranked #20254 vs #20351 for Doug.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Flemon more popular?

Flemon is more popular, ranked #20254 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Doug and Flemon mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Flemon means "from Flanders, Flemish person" (Old English/Flemish origin).

Are Doug and Flemon boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Flemon is primarily a boy name.

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