Douglas vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Douglas Rank #855

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Jefferson mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Douglas and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.