Doug vs Ridgeway

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 #20,485 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Ridgeway Rank #20,485

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20485 for Ridgeway.

Is Doug or Ridgeway more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Ridgeway at #20485 in the United States.

What do Doug and Ridgeway mean?

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

Are Doug and Ridgeway boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Ridgeway is primarily a boy name.