Doug vs Varney

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 #20,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Old French

English Norman British

✓ All Clear

Doug Rank #20,351

Varney Rank #20,393

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20393 for Varney.

Is Doug or Varney more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Varney at #20393 in the United States.

What do Doug and Varney mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Varney means "from the alder grove" (Old French origin).

Are Doug and Varney boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Varney is primarily a boy name.