Ambrose vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Doug, Dougie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Douglas Rank #855

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #855 for Douglas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambrose ___

  • Ambrose James
  • Ambrose John
  • Ambrose Henry
  • Ambrose Gray
  • Ambrose Felix
  • Ambrose Leander

Douglas ___

  • Douglas James
  • Douglas William
  • Douglas Scott
  • Douglas Lee
  • Douglas Alan
  • Douglas Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ambrose

Cornelius Barnaby Thaddeus Imogen Octavia

If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Douglas more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Douglas mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ambrose and Douglas boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.

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