Duncan vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Mathew mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duncan and Mathew boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.