What does the name Duncan mean?

The name Duncan means "Brown warrior".

What is the origin of the name Duncan?

Duncan is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 194 babies were named Duncan in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Duncan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 194 →

All-Time Total: 20,660

Peak Year: 1997

Duncan is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic name Donnchadh, meaning "brown warrior."

Boy names closely related to Duncan

Hugh Clark Zeke Henry Lochlan Franklin Conrad Elliott

Girl names closely related to Duncan

Edith Eleanor Gwendolyn Dorothy Mabel Sloan Clara Nellie

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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