Doug vs Tam

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 #20,533 Most Popular

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Doug Rank #20,351

Tam Rank #20,533

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20533 for Tam.

Is Doug or Tam more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Tam at #20533 in the United States.

What do Doug and Tam mean?

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

Are Doug and Tam boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Tam is primarily a boy name.