Douglas vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Douglas Rank #855

Leighton Rank #1,040

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Douglas or Leighton more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Leighton mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Douglas and Leighton boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.