Dash vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Dash Rank #969

Duncan Rank #1,104

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Dash or Duncan more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Dash and Duncan mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dash and Duncan boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.