Smithy vs Doug

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smithy

Boy #20,489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"skilled metalworker"

Origin: Old English

English Australian British

✓ 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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Smithy Rank #20,489

Doug Rank #20,351

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

Is Smithy or Doug more popular?

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

What do Smithy and Doug mean?

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

Are Smithy and Doug boy or girl names?

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