Van vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Van Rank #909

Duncan Rank #1,104

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Van or Duncan more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Van and Duncan mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Van and Duncan boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.