Dark water
Derived from the Gaelic elements 'dubh', meaning dark, and 'glais', meaning water or stream. It originated as a Scottish surname and place name before becoming a popular given name in the mid-20th century.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Doug in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Main character of the animated series · Doug
Heisman Trophy-winning NFL quarterback
American actor known for Desperate Housewives
Director of The Bourne Identity
United States Senator from Alabama
American stand-up comedian
Actor famous for playing Pinhead in Hellraiser
