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Jethro vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jethro

Boy #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,082
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jethro Rank #1,082
Duncan Rank #1,104

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jethro or Duncan more popular?

Jethro is more popular, ranked #1082 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Jethro and Duncan mean?

Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jethro and Duncan boy or girl names?

Jethro is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.

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