Overview
people
Sample Size
18,529
Gender Distribution
Male:
99.4%
Female:
0.6%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Scottish
Meaning
Douglas is a Scottish name that comes from the Gaelic word ‘dubh-ghlas’ meaning ‘dark stream’ or ‘black water’. It was originally a place name for the Douglas Water in Scotland. The name became popular as a first name due to a Scottish noble family with the surname Douglas, who were influential in the Middle Ages. Douglas is a strong and classic name that has stood the test of time.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
BR
7,037 samples
100%
US
5,371 samples
100%
GB
983 samples
99%
CA
411 samples
100%
VE
331 samples
99%
KE
330 samples
99%
NG
304 samples
97%
ZA
248 samples
98%
FR
247 samples
98%
ES
213 samples
100%
GH
169 samples
95%
SE
163 samples
100%
AU
144 samples
99%
PT
128 samples
99%
SV
109 samples
100%
IT
106 samples
100%
DE
105 samples
97%
JP
104 samples
100%
MX
95 samples
100%
UG
84 samples
98%
+ 74 more countries
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