Duncan - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Duncan \d(u)-ncan, dun-can\ is pronounced DUN-kin. It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "dark warrior; brown fighter". A royal name in early Scotland. Literary: in Shakespeare's "Macbeth", Duncan is king of Scotland. Cabinet-maker Duncan Phyfe.

Duncan has 2 variant forms: Dunc and Dunn.

Duncan is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Duncan. Click here to compare Duncan with related baby names.