Duncan vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Duncan Rank #1,104

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Van mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Duncan and Van boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.