Doug vs Smithy

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 #20,489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled metalworker"

Origin: Old English

English Australian British

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Smithy Rank #20,489

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20489 for Smithy.

Is Doug or Smithy more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Smithy at #20489 in the United States.

What do Doug and Smithy mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Smithy means "skilled metalworker" (Old English origin).

Are Doug and Smithy boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Smithy is primarily a boy name.