Doug vs Lara

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 #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

Latin Russian Italian Persian

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Lara Rank #20,060

Lara is more popular, ranked #20060 vs #20351 for Doug.

Is Doug or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #20060 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Doug and Lara mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lara means "household spirit, ancestral guardian" (Latin origin).

Are Doug and Lara boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Lara is primarily a boy name.