Duncan vs Emrys

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 #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Welsh Celtic British

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Emrys Rank #1,144

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1144 for Emrys.

Is Duncan or Emrys more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Emrys mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Duncan and Emrys boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.