Duncan

Pronunciation: [ d-UHNGK-uhn ]

Girl Name #53,177 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Duncan is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-UHNGK-uhn.

Parents who love the name Duncan often also consider Dudley, Duncan, Duke .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #53,177
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Dun Duy Dunie Duncie

Also a Boy Name

Duncan is also used as a boy name, ranked #1104.

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Dudley Duncan Duke Duff Durward Dulcie Duane Dura

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Frequently Asked Questions About Duncan

Is Duncan a boy or girl name?

Duncan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #53177. As a boy name, it is ranked #1104. Duncan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Duncan?

Duncan is pronounced d-UHNGK-uhn.

How popular is the name Duncan?

Duncan is currently ranked #53177 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Duncan?

Common nicknames for Duncan include Dun, Duy, Dunie, and Duncie.

Is Duncan a common or rare name?

Duncan is an uncommon name, ranked #53177 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Duncan

Duncan is a girl name .

Is Duncan a boy or girl name? Duncan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #53,177 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,104. Duncan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Duncan is currently ranked #53,177 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Duncan include Dun, Duy, Dunie, and Duncie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.