Duncan vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Harold mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Duncan and Harold boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.