Douglas vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Douglas Rank #855

Zen Rank #959

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Douglas or Zen more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Zen mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Douglas and Zen boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.