Douglas vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Douglas Rank #855

Alec Rank #880

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Douglas or Alec more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Alec mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Douglas and Alec boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.