Douglas vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

English American Australian Irish

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Douglas Rank #855

Billy Rank #1,051

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Douglas or Billy more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Billy mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Douglas and Billy boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.