Douglas Melchor

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Melchor — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Melchor 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 Melchor: Melchor Bravo de Saravia (1512–1577), Spanish conquistador, interim viceroy of Peru, and Royal Governor of Chile Melchor Cano (1509–1560), Spanish Scholastic theologian Melchor Casco de Mendoza (1581–1658), Spanish nobleman Melchor Chavez (born 1951) Filipino politician Melchor Cob Castro (born 1968), Mexican boxer Melchor Concha y Toro (1833–1892), Chilean businessman, lawyer, and politician Melchor de Aguilera, 17th century Spanish governor of Cartagena Melchor de Marchena (1907–1980), Spanish flamenco guitarist Melchor de Mediavilla y Azcona, governor of Texas between 1727 and 1731 Melchor . 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: Melchor

Spanish

Melchor Bravo de Saravia (1512–1577), Spanish conquistador, interim viceroy of Peru, and Royal Governor of Chile Melchor Cano (1509–1560), Spanish Scholastic theologian Melchor Casco de Mendoza (1581–1658), Spanish nobleman Melchor Chavez (born 1951) Filipino politician Melchor Cob Castro (born 1968), Mexican boxer Melchor Concha y Toro (1833–1892), Chilean businessman, lawyer, and politician Melchor de Aguilera, 17th century Spanish governor of Cartagena Melchor de Marchena (1907–1980), Spanish flamenco guitarist Melchor de Mediavilla y Azcona, governor of Texas between 1727 and 1731 Melchor .

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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 Melchor

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 Melchor:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Melchor?
The surname Melchor originates from Spanish. Melchor Bravo de Saravia (1512–1577), Spanish conquistador, interim viceroy of Peru, and Royal Governor of Chile Melchor Cano (1509–1560), Spanish Scholastic theologian Melchor Casco de Mendoza (1581–1658), Spanish nobleman Melchor Chavez (born 1951) Filipino politician Melchor Cob Castro (born 1968), Mexican boxer Melchor Concha y Toro (1833–1892), Chilean businessman, lawyer, and politician Melchor de Aguilera, 17th century Spanish governor of Cartagena Melchor de Marchena (1907–1980), Spanish flamenco guitarist Melchor de Mediavilla y Azcona, governor of Texas between 1727 and 1731 Melchor .
What are the origins of the name Douglas Melchor?
The name Douglas Melchor combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Melchor originates from Spanish.
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