Doug vs Melva

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 #20,554 Most Popular

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Doug Rank #20,351

Melva Rank #20,554

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20554 for Melva.

Is Doug or Melva more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Melva at #20554 in the United States.

What do Doug and Melva mean?

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

Are Doug and Melva boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Melva is primarily a boy name.