Douglas vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Douglas Rank #855

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Harry mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Douglas and Harry boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.