Douglas Perryman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Perryman — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Perryman 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 Perryman: Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli. 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: Perryman

English

Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli.

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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 Perryman

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 Perryman:

9
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Perryman?
The surname Perryman originates from English. Bob Perryman (born 1964), American football player Chief Perryman, tribal chief of the Muscogee people Denzel Perryman, American football player Jill Perryman (born 1933), Australian actress and singer Jordan Perryman (born 1999), American football player Lou Perryman (1941–2009), American character actor Margot Perryman (born 1938), British artist Michael Perryman, British astronomer, known for his work leading the Hipparcos and Gaia space astrometric projects Parson Perryman (1888–1966), baseball player Ryan Perryman (born 1976), American basketball player Stephen Perryman (born 1955), Engli.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Perryman?
The name Douglas Perryman combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Perryman originates from English.
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