Douglas vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Douglas Rank #855

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Hugh mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Douglas and Hugh boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.