Douglas Westcott

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Douglas Westcott — dark water
551K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Douglas Westcott 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 Westcott: Anarcha Westcott (c. 1828 – unknown), enslaved woman experimented on by physician J. Marion Sims Brooke Foss Westcott (1825–1901), British bishop, biblical scholar and theologian Burton J. Westcott (1868–1926), American businessman based in Ohio Carl Westcott (born 1939), American businessman Carlia S. Westcott, American marine engineer Carrie Westcott (born 1969), American model and actress David Westcott (born 1957), British hockey player and cricketer David M. 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: Westcott

English

Anarcha Westcott (c. 1828 – unknown), enslaved woman experimented on by physician J. Marion Sims Brooke Foss Westcott (1825–1901), British bishop, biblical scholar and theologian Burton J. Westcott (1868–1926), American businessman based in Ohio Carl Westcott (born 1939), American businessman Carlia S. Westcott, American marine engineer Carrie Westcott (born 1969), American model and actress David Westcott (born 1957), British hockey player and cricketer David M.

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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 Westcott

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 Westcott:

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Westcott?
The surname Westcott originates from English. Anarcha Westcott (c. 1828 – unknown), enslaved woman experimented on by physician J. Marion Sims Brooke Foss Westcott (1825–1901), British bishop, biblical scholar and theologian Burton J. Westcott (1868–1926), American businessman based in Ohio Carl Westcott (born 1939), American businessman Carlia S. Westcott, American marine engineer Carrie Westcott (born 1969), American model and actress David Westcott (born 1957), British hockey player and cricketer David M.
What are the origins of the name Douglas Westcott?
The name Douglas Westcott combines two different traditions: the first name Douglas has Celtic roots, while the surname Westcott originates from English.
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