Duncan vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Ansel Rank #1,290

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1290 for Ansel.

Is Duncan or Ansel more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Ansel at #1290 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Ansel mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Duncan and Ansel boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.