Douglas vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Douglas Rank #855

Harold Rank #991

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Douglas or Harold more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Harold mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Douglas and Harold boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.