Douglas vs Lillain

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

Lillain

Girl #38,762 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,762
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil, Lily, Lilly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Douglas Rank #855
Lillain Rank #38,762

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #38762 for Lillain.

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

Lillain ___

  • Lillain Rose
  • Lillain Mae
  • Lillain Grace
  • Lillain Pearl
  • Lillain June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

If you choose Lillain

Violet Pearl Clarence Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas or Lillain more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Lillain at #38762 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Lillain mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lillain means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Douglas and Lillain boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Lillain is primarily a girl name.

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