Joan vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Joan Rank #1,014

Duncan Rank #1,104

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Joan or Duncan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Joan and Duncan mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Joan and Duncan boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.