Duncan vs Carl

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 #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Carl mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Duncan and Carl boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.