boy's name
Dougal
DOO-gul (English)
- Origin Scottish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Top 1000 (E&W)
- Births on record 285
Scotland
#633
2024 births
Dougal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1916 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
- Dougal is a name of Scottish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dougal Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Dougal?
In 2025, Dougal was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Where Dougal Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dougal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dougal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dougal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dougal
- English DOO-gul
Sibling Names for Dougal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dougal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dougal
How popular is the name Dougal?
In 2025, Dougal was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in England and Wales.
Is Dougal a girl's or a boy's name?
Dougal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dougal?
Dougal has 2 syllables.
When was Dougal most popular?
Dougal peaked in 2007, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Dougal a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Dougal currently ranks #633 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.