Douglas vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Douglas Rank #855

Grey Rank #878

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Douglas or Grey more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Grey mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Douglas and Grey boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.