Douglas vs Uriah

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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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Troy Rey Ozzy
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Popularity Comparison

Douglas Rank #855
Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 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

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Douglas

Donald Kenneth Craig Bruce Sandra

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Uriah mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Douglas and Uriah boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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