Duncan vs Joan

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 #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Joan Rank #1,014

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Joan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Joan mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duncan and Joan boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.