Duncan vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Nova Rank #1,180

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Duncan or Nova more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Nova mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Duncan and Nova boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.