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Duncan Meaning and Origin

Duncan is Celtic, Scottish given name meaning The name Duncan is a Scottish and Irish name meaning "dark warrior" or "dark fighter.".

Duncan is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Duncan is currently #924 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Duncan are .

Duncan is a 6 letters name with syllables.

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Duncan name meaning

The name Duncan is a Scottish and Irish name meaning "dark warrior" or "dark fighter."

Duncan name origin

Celtic Scottish

Name facts

6 letter name

Popularity

Duncan is ranked #924 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Duncan were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Duncan in the US

Name popularity in Canada

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Duncan - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Duncan?
The meaning of the name Duncan is The name Duncan is a Scottish and Irish name meaning "dark warrior" or "dark fighter.".
What is the origin of the name Duncan?
The origin of the name Duncan is Celtic Scottish .
Is Duncan a girl or boy name?
The name Duncan is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Duncan were boys, 0.00% of babies called Duncan were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Duncan?
According to statistics, Duncan is ranked 924th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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