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Meaning of the Name Douglass

Updated January 18, 2026 by Jennifer M.

Douglass

Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Black Blue

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What is the meaning of the name Douglass?

The name Douglass is primarily a male name of Scottish origin that means Black Blue.

Scottish surname. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., actor. Kirk and Michael Douglas, actors.

Different Spellings of the name Douglass:

Douglass

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Stats for the Name Douglass

Douglass is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Douglass is currently #853 in U.S. births