Doug vs Fielden

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
Fielden Rank #20,522

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20522 for Fielden.

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

Fielden ___

  • Fielden James
  • Fielden Thomas
  • Fielden George
  • Fielden Henry
  • Fielden Charles
  • Fielden Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

If you choose Fielden

Holden Walden Emerson Brooks Meadow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Fielden more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Fielden at #20522 in the United States.

What do Doug and Fielden mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Fielden means "field settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Doug and Fielden boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Fielden is primarily a boy name.

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