Doug vs Troyce

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
Troyce Rank #20,442

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20442 for Troyce.

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

Troyce ___

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 Troyce

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Troyce more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Troyce at #20442 in the United States.

What do Doug and Troyce mean?

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

Are Doug and Troyce boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Troyce is primarily a boy name.

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