Duncan vs Rodney

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 #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Rodney mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Duncan and Rodney boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.