Duncan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Duncan Name at a Glance

Name	Duncan
Meaning	From the Irish name Donnchadh, meaning brown warrior. Famous bearer: The Scottish king Duncan I was murdered by Macbeth in 1040.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Duncan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Duncan means “From the Irish name Donnchadh, meaning brown warrior. Famous bearer: The Scottish king Duncan I was murdered by Macbeth in 1040”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Duncan Name Origin

Our database records Duncan under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Duncan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Duncan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Duncan

When considering Duncan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.