Zen vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Zen Rank #959

Duncan Rank #1,104

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Zen or Duncan more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Zen and Duncan mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Zen and Duncan boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.