Douglas vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

English German Scandinavian Catholic

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Douglas Rank #855

Benedict Rank #915

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Douglas or Benedict more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Benedict mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Douglas and Benedict boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.