What Does the Name Duncan Mean

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The name Duncan comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Duncan below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Duncan Name Meaning

Scottish, EnglishAnglicized form of the Gaelic name Donnchadh, derived from Gaelic donn "brown" and cath "battle". This was the name of two kings of Scotland, including the one who was featured in Shakespeare's play...

Origin: ScottishGender: Boy
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1 Dayaram
2 Dezső
3 Danko
4 Devri̇m
5 Domingos
6 Dashiell
7 Dian
8 Dídac
9 Dalimil
10 Deasún
11 Diodorus
12 Deepak
13 Diggory
14 Daichi
15 Danail
16 Djuradj
17 Denton
18 Devon
19 Davor
20 Dancho
21 Diarmait
22 Darek
23 Daviti
24 Darion
25 Damion
26 Dinesha
27 Dávid
28 Dawa
29 Daryush
30 Denny
31 Davide
32 Derek
33 Darijus
34 Dave
35 Dathan
36 Delayahu
37 Daniels
38 Dino
39 Diogo
40 Dagur
41 Deorwine
42 Darrell
43 Dalitso
44 Dell
45 Dánjal
46 Digby
47 Delbert
48 Dillon
49 Darrel
50 Diodore
51 Donny
52 Delshad
53 Diego
54 Dedrick
55 Dmitrii
56 Donato
57 Deodato
58 Delwyn
59 Daragh
60 Daisuke
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