Doug vs Thirston

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 #20,441 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Thirston Rank #20,441

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20441 for Thirston.

Is Doug or Thirston more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Thirston at #20441 in the United States.

What do Doug and Thirston mean?

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

Are Doug and Thirston boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Thirston is primarily a boy name.