Duncan
Meaning
Dark Skinned Warrior
Origin
British
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌŋkən/
Traits associated with the name Duncan:
Dogs named Duncan tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Duncan?
Naming your dog Duncan suggests that you have a fondness for traditional names and may have a strong sense of loyalty and commitment.
Is Duncan a good dog name?
Duncan has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Duncan isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Popularity: Overall
Duncan is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
Popularity: Historical Trend
Duncan was, in the past month, the 475th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of December 2024, Duncan is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Duncan was viewed 99 times, and liked 1 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Duncan's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Duncan is most adored in New Jersey, Georgia and South Carolina.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Arizona and District of Columbia.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Duncan.
Most popular breeds named Duncan:
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- Shetland Sheepdog
- German Shepherd
- Scottish Terrier
Famous dogs named Duncan:
A dog named Duncan appeared in the comic book Raising Duncan by Chris Browne.
Duncan is found in these categories:
british
Associated with Scottish heritage, popular in Shakespeare's "Macbeth".
scottish
A popular Scottish given name derived from Gaelic elements.
Dog names like Duncan:
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