Doug vs Parris

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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Parris

Girl #9,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,320
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Riss, Ris

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Doug Rank #20,351
Parris Rank #9,320

Parris is more popular, ranked #9320 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

Parris ___

  • Parris Grace
  • Parris Rose
  • Parris Elizabeth
  • Parris Anne
  • Parris Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Parris more popular?

Parris is more popular, ranked #9320 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Doug and Parris mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Doug and Parris boy or girl names?

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

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