Douglas vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Douglas Rank #855

Neil Rank #866

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Douglas or Neil more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Neil mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Douglas and Neil boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.