The nameDuncan
Duncan is a Scottish name, given in France mostly around 2000.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
Meaning
It comes from the Gaelic Donnchadh, often read as "brown warrior".
Origin
Scottish. Duncan is also the murdered king in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
History
First found in France in 1982, Duncan peaked there in the late 1990s. It has become rare.
Popularity of the name Duncan
Duncan in France
2741stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1998peak year (105 births)
1,445babies named Duncan in France since 1900
Duncan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 590 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Duncan. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Duncan in France were born before 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Duncan mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Donnchadh, often read as "brown warrior".
What is the origin of the name Duncan?
Scottish. Duncan is also the murdered king in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Is Duncan a girl's or a boy's name?
Duncan is a boy's name.