Gary vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Duncan Rank #1,104

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Duncan more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Duncan mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Duncan boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.