Douglass
do(u)-gla-ss,
doug-lass
US Popularity:20884
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Black river, dark river
With a meaning like "dark river" or "black river," baby Douglass can feel like a little rebel. Douglass is a variation of the boy's name Douglas, which has origins in Scottish Gaelic. Douglas began as a last name for people from the town of Douglas in Lanarkshire, Scotland. A moniker like Douglass can teach your child to relax and go with the flow, even if times are a little shadowy and uncertain.
How Popular Is The Name Douglass?
U.S. Births
Overall:Douglass is currently #20884 in U.S. births
Boy:Douglass is currently #10135 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#10135
in 2024
+ 991
from 2019
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