Duncan vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Gary Rank #1,133

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Duncan or Gary more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Gary mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Duncan and Gary boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.