Duncan vs Branson

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 #1,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brand, son of the sword"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Branson Rank #1,105

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1105 for Branson.

Is Duncan or Branson more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Branson at #1105 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Branson mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Branson means "son of Brand, son of the sword" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Duncan and Branson boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Branson is primarily a boy name.