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    Duncan

    DUN-kun

    Scottish/Gaelic
    Boy
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Dark warrior; Brown chief
    Origin
    Scottish/Gaelic
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Duncan does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Dark warrior; Brown chief", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Duncan.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1990s (0.021% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Duncan shepherds without fear — feeding the flock, none dismayed, none lacking, the warrior chief whose leadership mirrors the Good Shepherd.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Jeremiah 23:4

      "And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD."

    • 1 Timothy 3:1

      "This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work."

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