Douglas

Meaning of Douglas

From the dark river; dark water.

Douglas has Scottish Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Douglas

Douglas is climbing again, up to #807 in 2025 from #852 in 2024 after peaking at #274 in 2000.

Notable people named Douglas

• Michael Douglas
  American actor and producer
• Kirk Douglas
  American actor, producer, director
• Douglas MacArthur
  American five-star general
• Douglas Fairbanks
  American actor, director, producer
• Douglas Adams
  English author and humorist

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Questions about the name Douglas

What does the name Douglas mean?

Douglas means from the dark river; dark water, and it comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.

Is Douglas a boy's or a girl's name?

Douglas is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Douglas?

In 2025, Douglas ranked #807 for boys, up from #852 the year before.

When was Douglas most popular?

Douglas peaked at #274 in 2000.