Clent 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

Clent Rank #20,200
Doug Rank #20,351

Clent is more popular, ranked #20200 vs #20351 for Doug.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clent ___

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 Clent

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If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clent or Doug more popular?

Clent is more popular, ranked #20200 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Clent and Doug mean?

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

Are Clent and Doug boy or girl names?

Clent is primarily a boy name. Doug is primarily a boy name.

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