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Duncan
BoyScottish Gaelic origin · /DUHN-kuhn/ · classic
Meaning: Dark warrior.
Popularity 30/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Duncan is a rare name (popularity 30/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Duncan is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name 'Donnchadh', which combines the elements 'donn' (meaning 'brown' or 'dark') and 'cath' (meaning 'warrior'). It was borne by two early kings of Scotland, including Duncan I, who was featured in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. The name has a long history in Scotland and has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries.
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