Duncan vs Keon

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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Keon

Boy #1,158 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,158
Total SSA Count
181
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kee

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duncan Rank #1,104
Keon Rank #1,158

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1158 for Keon.

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

Keon ___

  • Keon James
  • Keon Michael
  • Keon Andre
  • Keon Alexander
  • Keon Darius
  • Keon Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duncan

Callum Alistair Isla Fiona Malcolm

If you choose Keon

Deon Tyrone Aaliyah Kiara Jahiem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncan or Keon more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Keon at #1158 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Keon mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Keon means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Duncan and Keon boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Keon is primarily a boy name.

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