Douglas Burris

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Burris — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Burris is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Douglas is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland. The surname Burris: Al Burris (1894–1938), baseball player Art Burris (1924–1993) basketball player Benjamin J. Burris, university president Bo Burris (born 1944), American football player Buddy Burris (1923–2007) football player Henry Burris (born 1975), football player Jack Burris (1917–1952), attorney and murder victim Jeff Burris (born 1972), football player John Burris (born 1945), attorney John Burris (politician) (born 1986), American politician Kurt Burris (1932–1999), football player Mason Burris (born 2009), cross country runner Patrick Burris (born 1950), martial artist Patrick Tracy Burris (1967–2009). Douglas is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 551K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Douglas reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Douglas

Meaning: dark water

Celtic

From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.

Surname: Burris

English

Al Burris (1894–1938), baseball player Art Burris (1924–1993) basketball player Benjamin J. Burris, university president Bo Burris (born 1944), American football player Buddy Burris (1923–2007) football player Henry Burris (born 1975), football player Jack Burris (1917–1952), attorney and murder victim Jeff Burris (born 1972), football player John Burris (born 1945), attorney John Burris (politician) (born 1986), American politician Kurt Burris (1932–1999), football player Mason Burris (born 2009), cross country runner Patrick Burris (born 1950), martial artist Patrick Tracy Burris (1967–2009).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Douglas is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Douglas by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Douglas Burris

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Douglas Burris:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Douglas?
The first name Douglas originates from Celtic. From Scottish Gaelic Dubhghlais, meaning 'dark water/stream.' The Black Douglases and Red Douglases were among the most powerful families in medieval Scotland.
When was Douglas most popular?
The name Douglas reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burris?
The surname Burris originates from English. Al Burris (1894–1938), baseball player Art Burris (1924–1993) basketball player Benjamin J. Burris, university president Bo Burris (born 1944), American football player Buddy Burris (1923–2007) football player Henry Burris (born 1975), football player Jack Burris (1917–1952), attorney and murder victim Jeff Burris (born 1972), football player John Burris (born 1945), attorney John Burris (politician) (born 1986), American politician Kurt Burris (1932–1999), football player Mason Burris (born 2009), cross country runner Patrick Burris (born 1950), martial artist Patrick Tracy Burris (1967–2009).
What are the origins of the name Douglas Burris?
The name Douglas Burris combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Burris originates from English.
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