Doug vs Lyles

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 #20,548 Most Popular

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Doug Rank #20,351

Lyles Rank #20,548

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20548 for Lyles.

Is Doug or Lyles more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Lyles at #20548 in the United States.

What do Doug and Lyles mean?

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

Are Doug and Lyles boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Lyles is primarily a boy name.