Doug vs Tyra

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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Tyra

Girl #4,316 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,316
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Doug Rank #20,351
Tyra Rank #4,316

Tyra is more popular, ranked #4316 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

Tyra ___

  • Tyra Marie
  • Tyra Nicole
  • Tyra Renee
  • Tyra Jade
  • Tyra Faith
  • Tyra Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Doug

Craig Bruce Brian Scott Gary

If you choose Tyra

Freya Sigrid Bjorn Sven Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Tyra more popular?

Tyra is more popular, ranked #4316 compared to Doug at #20351 in the United States.

What do Doug and Tyra mean?

Doug means "dark river, dark stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tyra means "thunder goddess, feminine form of Tyr" (Old Norse origin).

Are Doug and Tyra boy or girl names?

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

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