Howard vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Duncan Rank #1,104

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Howard or Duncan more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Howard and Duncan mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Howard and Duncan boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.