Duncan
DUN-kan
Popularity
#1102
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
21,043
Peak Year
#644 in 1997
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Duncan is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic Donnchadh, meaning 'brown warrior' or 'dark warrior'.
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Famous Namesakes
Duncan Keith
Canadian professional ice hockey player
Duncan Sheik
American singer-songwriter and composer
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