Duncan vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

✓ All Clear

Duncan Rank #1,104

Dash Rank #969

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

Is Duncan or Dash more popular?

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

What do Duncan and Dash mean?

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

Are Duncan and Dash boy or girl names?

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