Douglas vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Douglas Rank #855

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Anders mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Douglas and Anders boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.