Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Dark river, Dark Stream, Dark River
Pronunciation: DUHG-luhss, /ˈdʌɡ.ləs/, D AH G L AH S
Popularity Rank: #1,431
Derived from the Scottish surname Dubhghlas, meaning 'dark river'. It is a common surname turned first name.
The name Douglas is of Scottish origin and means Dark river, Dark Stream, Dark River, Dweller by the Dark Stream, Black Water, Black, Green, Blue. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Douglas is commonly found in Brazil, United States of America, United Kingdom, and 91 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DUHG-luhss
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdʌɡ.ləs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AH G L AH S
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Douglas is recorded 46,519 times globally, ranking it as the 1,431th most common name worldwide.
Douglas is most prevalent in Brazil, with 15,229 occurrences, making it the 60th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Douglas is found among 1 in every 53 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #60 | 1 : 53 |
| United States of America | #434 | 1 : 141 |
| United Kingdom | #523 | 1 : 178 |
| South Africa | #890 | 1 : 970 |
| Nigeria | #1,041 | 1 : 947 |
| Colombia | #1,397 | 1 : 1,058 |
| Costa Rica | #263 | 1 : 136 |
| Canada | #538 | 1 : 341 |
| Guatemala | #336 | 1 : 273 |
| France | #2,599 | 1 : 2,152 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Douglas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 12, 2024 10:12 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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