Douglas

Rank 827th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Douglas was 827th most popular baby name for boys and 1,721st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 296 babies were named Douglas in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 11,364 babies in the United States were named Douglas. Today, the average age of someone named Douglas is around 59 to 63 years old.

The name "Douglas" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Douglas is Doug.

Douglas Meaning & Origin

Douglas is a traditional Scottish name that signifies "dark river," evoking strength, depth, and flow.

The name Douglas is described as sturdy, intellectual and valiant.

Pronunciation

Douglas is pronounced doug-las in English. The name Douglas has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Douglas

  • The name Douglas is shared by both a type of fir tree and a breed of domestic pigeon, known as the Douglas Fir and the Douglas Pigeon respectively.

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Geography

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