Dougal Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dougal Name at a Glance

Name	Dougal
Meaning	Dweller by the dark stream.
Origin	Anglo-Saxon
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dougal Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dougal means “Dweller by the dark stream”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dougal Name Origin

Our database records Dougal under Anglo-Saxon origin. Browse more Anglo-Saxon baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dougal a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dougal is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dougal

When considering Dougal for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.