Duncan vs Hakeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,104
Total SSA Count
194
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dunc, Dunk

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Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,262
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duncan Rank #1,104
Hakeem Rank #1,262

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duncan ___

  • Duncan James
  • Duncan Robert
  • Duncan Alistair
  • Duncan Fraser
  • Duncan Ian
  • Duncan Callum

Hakeem ___

  • Hakeem James
  • Hakeem Ali
  • Hakeem Malik
  • Hakeem Joseph
  • Hakeem Ibrahim
  • Hakeem Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duncan

Callum Alistair Isla Fiona Malcolm

If you choose Hakeem

Kareem Amara Zara Idris Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan or Hakeem more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Hakeem mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin).

Are Duncan and Hakeem boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Hakeem is primarily a boy name.

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