Duncan vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Jean Rank #1,141

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1141 for Jean.

Is Duncan or Jean more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Jean at #1141 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Jean mean?

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

Are Duncan and Jean boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.