Richard vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Duncan Rank #1,104

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Richard or Duncan more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Richard and Duncan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Duncan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.