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Duncan vs Gio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gio

Boy #1,163 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,163
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Duncan Rank #1,104
Gio Rank #1,163

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1163 for Gio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan or Gio more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Gio at #1163 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Gio mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gio means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Duncan and Gio boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Gio is primarily a boy name.

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