Duncan

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At a glance

Duncan is the #333 dog name in our records. About 1 in 1,088 male dogs is called Duncan, and the name is steady.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Duncan?

#333dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,088male dogs
389dogs in the records
#520cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 95%Not recorded 4%

1% girls · 99% boys among 375 dogs with a recorded sex

Duncan over the years

Steady
04.28.52013: 7.4, 2014: 4.8, 2015: 5.2, 2016: 5.1, 2017: 4.8, 2018: 5.3, 2019: 3.4, 2020: 2.9, 2021: 4.2, 2022: 2.1, 2023: 4.6, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Duncan per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Duncan

DunkinDundeeDunkelDunjaDunderDuongDunbarDunia

Questions

Is Duncan a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Duncan for dogs?

Duncan is the #333 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 389 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Duncan?

Duncan is said in 2 syllables: Dun·can. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Duncan?

Dunkin, Dundee and Dunkel sound similar.

What breeds are often named Duncan?

Labrador Retrievers, Poodles and Goldendoodles are the breeds most often called Duncan.

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