Doug vs Jemmie

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
Jemmie Rank #20,375

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20375 for Jemmie.

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

Jemmie ___

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 Jemmie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Jemmie more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Jemmie at #20375 in the United States.

What do Doug and Jemmie mean?

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

Are Doug and Jemmie boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Jemmie is primarily a boy name.

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