Douglass

Scottish

"black water"

Douglass Origin and Meaning

The name Douglass is a boy's name.

Douglass is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Douglas, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning 'dark water' or 'dark stream.' This specific spelling with the double 's' is most famously associated with Frederick Douglass, the renowned 19th-century abolitionist, writer, and statesman who was born into slavery and became a powerful advocate for freedom and equality. The name carries historical weight and dignity, particularly in connection to civil rights and social justice. While less common than the single-s spelling, Douglass maintains the strong, classic character of the original while subtly distinguishing itself. It conveys traditional masculinity combined with intellectual substance.

Douglass Rank in US Top 1000

# 954 in the US

Famous People Named Douglass

• Douglass North winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
• Douglass Dumbrille Canadian actor and one of the Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood