Duncan

Duncan Meaning & Origin

About Duncan
The name Duncan is of Scottish origin and has Gaelic roots. It is derived from the Gaelic name Donnchadh, which means "brown warrior" or "dark warrior." The name Duncan carries connotations of strength, bravery, and resilience, reflecting the qualities of a warrior. It is a traditional and timeless name that has been used for centuries.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Duncan are male.

Duncan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.81% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 NG K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəŋkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duncan in Braille

Here's how to represent Duncan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Duncan in braille

How to Spell the Name Duncan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Duncan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Duncan in sign language

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