Doug vs Regina

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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Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
911
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gina, Reggie, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Doug Rank #20,351
Regina Rank #340

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 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

Regina ___

  • Regina Maria
  • Regina Elena
  • Regina Louise
  • Regina Anne
  • Regina Claire
  • Regina Sophia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

If you choose Regina

Victoria Cecilia Leo Marcus Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Regina more popular?

Regina is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Doug and Regina mean?

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

Are Doug and Regina boy or girl names?

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

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