Duncan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Duncan Rank #1,104

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Richard mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Duncan and Richard boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.