Doug vs Jesses

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 #20,477 Most Popular

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Doug Rank #20,351

Jesses Rank #20,477

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20477 for Jesses.

Is Doug or Jesses more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Jesses at #20477 in the United States.

What do Doug and Jesses mean?

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

Are Doug and Jesses boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Jesses is primarily a boy name.