Duncan vs Darien

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 #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Darien Rank #1,254

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Duncan or Darien more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Darien mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Duncan and Darien boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.