Douglas vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Douglas Rank #855

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Ray mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Douglas and Ray boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.