Duane vs Edmond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,090
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dua, Duy, Duie

Playground Safety Score

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Edmond

Boy #2,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,266
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duane Rank #2,090
Edmond Rank #2,266

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 vs #2266 for Edmond.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duane ___

  • Duane Lee
  • Duane Ray
  • Duane Wayne
  • Duane Craig
  • Duane Scott
  • Duane Dale

Edmond ___

  • Edmond James
  • Edmond Thomas
  • Edmond Charles
  • Edmond Henry
  • Edmond George
  • Edmond Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duane

Shane Troy Brenda Cheryl Randy

If you choose Edmond

Eleanor Cecily Margaret Beatrice Frederick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duane or Edmond more popular?

Duane is more popular, ranked #2090 compared to Edmond at #2266 in the United States.

What do Duane and Edmond mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edmond means "wealthy protector" (Old English origin).

Are Duane and Edmond boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Edmond is primarily a boy name.

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