Duncan vs Rian

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 #1,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Rian Rank #1,263

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1263 for Rian.

Is Duncan or Rian more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Rian at #1263 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Rian mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rian means "little king" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Duncan and Rian boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Rian is primarily a boy name.