Douglas vs Khai

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

Douglas Rank #855
Khai Rank #949

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #949 for Khai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Douglas ___

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

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas or Khai more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Khai mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Douglas and Khai boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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