Clavin 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

Clavin Rank #20,514
Doug Rank #20,351

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20514 for Clavin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clavin ___

No pairings available yet.

Doug ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clavin

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If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clavin or Doug more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Clavin at #20514 in the United States.

What do Clavin and Doug mean?

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

Are Clavin and Doug boy or girl names?

Clavin is primarily a boy name. Doug is primarily a boy name.

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