Douglas vs Otis

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

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Otis

Boy #733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ots

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Douglas Rank #855
Otis Rank #733

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 vs #855 for Douglas.

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

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

If you choose Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas or Otis more popular?

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Otis mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Douglas and Otis boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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