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Doug vs Flournoy

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
Flournoy Rank #20,140

Flournoy is more popular, ranked #20140 vs #20351 for Doug.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Flournoy more popular?

Flournoy is more popular, ranked #20140 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Doug and Flournoy mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Flournoy means "from the flowering place" (French origin).

Are Doug and Flournoy boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Flournoy is primarily a boy name.

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