Leighton vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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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Leighton Rank #1,040

Duncan Rank #1,104

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Leighton or Duncan more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #1040 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Duncan mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Leighton and Duncan boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.