Lara vs Doug

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Boy #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

Latin Russian Italian Persian

✓ All Clear

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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Lara Rank #20,060

Doug Rank #20,351

Lara is more popular, ranked #20060 vs #20351 for Doug.

Is Lara or Doug more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #20060 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Lara and Doug mean?

Lara means "household spirit, ancestral guardian" (Latin origin). Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lara and Doug boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a boy name. Doug is primarily a boy name.