Douglas vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Douglas Rank #855

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Nelson mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Douglas and Nelson boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.