Ambrous vs Doug

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Doug

Boy #20,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark river, dark stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,351
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dougie

Playground Safety Score

36 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ambrous Rank #20,469
Doug Rank #20,351

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20469 for Ambrous.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambrous ___

No pairings available yet.

Doug ___

  • Doug James
  • Doug Michael
  • Doug Andrew
  • Doug William
  • Doug Allen
  • Doug Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ambrous

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If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrous or Doug more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Ambrous at #20469 in the United States.

What do Ambrous and Doug mean?

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

Are Ambrous and Doug boy or girl names?

Ambrous is primarily a boy name. Doug is primarily a boy name.

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