Duncan vs Lydia

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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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Lydia mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Duncan and Lydia boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.