Doug
Meaning of Doug
Doug is a male name of English origin. It is pronounced as duhg (/dʌɡ/). The variation of this name is Douglas. Doug has been a popular choice for parents in Minnesota over the years. In 1970, it was given to 10 newborn boys and ranked at number 269. Its popularity fluctuated throughout the years, with the highest rank being 111 in 1961 when it was given to 56 newborns. The name Doug carries a sense of strength and reliability, making it an attractive option for parents looking for a timeless and classic name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as duhg (/dʌɡ/)
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Notable People Named Doug
| Doug Ford - Douglas Robert Ford Jr. is the current premier of Ontario and leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, known for representing the Toronto riding of Etobicoke North. |
| Doug Flutie - Douglas Richard Flutie is a former American football quarterback who played professionally for 21 seasons, including in the NFL, CFL, and USFL, and won the Heisman Trophy in 1984 while playing for the Boston College Eagles. |
| Doug Gilmour - Douglas Robert Gilmour is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 20 seasons in the NHL for seven different teams, achieving 1,414 points in 1,474 games and winning the Stanley Cup with Calgary in 1989. |
| Doug Baldwin - Douglas Dewayne Baldwin Jr. is a former American professional football wide receiver who played his entire 8-year career with the Seattle Seahawks, achieving significant success and accolades during his time with the team. |
| Doug Williams - Douglas Lee Williams is a prominent American football executive and former quarterback and coach, best known for being the first black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl and for his exceptional performance in Super Bowl XXII. |
| Doug McDermott - Douglas Richard McDermott is a professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. |
| Doug Bentley - Douglas Wagner Bentley was a Canadian ice hockey left winger who played 13 seasons in the NHL and was named to four NHL All-Star teams. |
| Doug E. Fresh, born Douglas Davis, is a Barbados-born American rapper, record producer, and beatboxer known as the "Human Beat Box" for his pioneering work in American beatboxing. |
| Doug Jones is an American actor, contortionist, and mime artist known for his roles in films featuring non-human creatures, often collaborating with director Guillermo del Toro. |
| Doug Beattie - Douglas Ricardo Beattie is a Northern Irish politician, former British Army member, and leader of the Ulster Unionist Party known for his progressive and liberal unionist views. |
| Doug Hughes - Douglas Hughes is an American former postal worker and political activist who gained attention for landing a one-man ultralight gyrocopter on the lawn of the United States Capitol to deliver protest letters to members of Congress. |
| Doug Marrone - Douglas Charles Marrone is a former NFL player and current offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints, known for his coaching stints at Syracuse, Buffalo Bills, and Jacksonville Jaguars. |
| Doug Collins - Paul Douglas Collins is a former NBA player, coach, and television analyst known for his successful career with the Philadelphia 76ers and coaching stints with several NBA teams. |
| Doug Yule - Douglas Alan Yule is an American musician and singer, known for his time as a member of the Velvet Underground from 1968 to 1973, where he played bass, guitar, and occasionally sang lead vocals. |
| Doug Wead - Roy Douglas Wead was an American conservative commentator and writer who authored 27 books. |
