Duncan vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Markus Rank #1,231

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Duncan or Markus more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Markus mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Duncan and Markus boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.