Colin Duncan Name Origin
/KOH-lin JON DUN-can/-
British (Caucasian) 50% -
Australian (Caucasian) 30%
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Canadian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Colin
- Last Name: Duncan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Colin' is of Gaelic origin, popular in Scotland and Ireland. 'John' is a common biblical name widespread in English-speaking countries. 'Duncan' is of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'dark warrior'. The combination suggests a British Isles origin, particularly Scottish or Irish, with strong presence in countries with historical ties to Britain.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Colin each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).