Doug vs Ermil

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

Doug Rank #20,351
Ermil Rank #20,186

Ermil is more popular, ranked #20186 vs #20351 for Doug.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Doug ___

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

Ermil ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

If you choose Ermil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Ermil more popular?

Ermil is more popular, ranked #20186 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Doug and Ermil mean?

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

Are Doug and Ermil boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Ermil is primarily a boy name.

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