Nova vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin 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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Nova Rank #1,180

Duncan Rank #1,104

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Duncan more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Duncan mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Nova and Duncan boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.