Douglas vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Douglas Rank #855

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Duke mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Douglas and Duke boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.