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Duncan

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
Dark warrior, brown chief
Pronunciation
DUN-kun
Origin
English

From Scottish Gaelic 'donn' (brown) and 'chath' (chief, warrior).

Popularity
Uncommon in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom, Scotland

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Duncan I

    c. 1001–1040

    King of Alba, depicted in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Scottish Gaelic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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