Douglas vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Douglas Rank #855

Jerry Rank #868

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Douglas or Jerry more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Jerry mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Douglas and Jerry boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.