Duncan vs Ralph

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 #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian German

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Ralph Rank #1,153

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Duncan or Ralph more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Ralph mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Duncan and Ralph boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.