Doug vs Mahue

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
Mahue Rank #20,475

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20475 for Mahue.

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

Mahue ___

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 Mahue

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Mahue more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Mahue at #20475 in the United States.

What do Doug and Mahue mean?

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

Are Doug and Mahue boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Mahue is primarily a boy name.

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