Duncan vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Duncan or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Zen mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Duncan and Zen boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.