Mael vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Mael Rank #1,060

Duncan Rank #1,104

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Mael or Duncan more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Mael and Duncan mean?

Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mael and Duncan boy or girl names?

Mael is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.