Dash vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Dash Rank #969

Douglas Rank #855

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Douglas more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Douglas mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dash and Douglas boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.