Duncan vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Howard mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Duncan and Howard boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.