Doug vs Uhl

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
Uhl Rank #20,443

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 vs #20443 for Uhl.

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

Uhl ___

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 Uhl

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doug or Uhl more popular?

Doug is more popular, ranked #20351 compared to Uhl at #20443 in the United States.

What do Doug and Uhl mean?

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

Are Doug and Uhl boy or girl names?

Doug is primarily a boy name. Uhl is primarily a boy name.

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