Zen vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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Zen Rank #959

Douglas Rank #855

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

Is Zen or Douglas more popular?

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

What do Zen and Douglas mean?

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

Are Zen and Douglas boy or girl names?

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