Doug vs Marvyn

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 #20,447 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Marvyn Rank #20,447

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20447 for Marvyn.

Is Doug or Marvyn more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Marvyn at #20447 in the United States.

What do Doug and Marvyn mean?

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

Are Doug and Marvyn boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Marvyn is primarily a boy name.