Doug vs Hailey

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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Hailey

Girl #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English place name (haeg + leah)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
2,620
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hails

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Doug Rank #20,351
Hailey Rank #100

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 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

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Hailey more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Doug and Hailey mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Doug and Hailey boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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