Douglas
Scottish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Douglas
Douglas derives from the Scottish Gaelic "dubh glas," meaning "dark stream" or "dark water," combining "dubh" (dark) and "glas" (stream/grey-green).
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Etymology
Douglas derives from the Scottish Gaelic "dubh glas," meaning "dark stream" or "dark water," combining "dubh" (dark) and "glas" (stream/grey-green). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and among people of Scottish descent, with notable historical bearers including Scottish clan leaders and later prominent figures across English-speaking nations.
Douglas currently ranks #807 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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