Duncan vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Gerald Rank #1,168

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Duncan or Gerald more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Gerald mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Duncan and Gerald boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.