70
Cheerfulness
68
Warmth
59
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
54
Morality
59
Health
47▼
Warmth
68
Cheerfulness
70▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
68
Duncan Name Personality
Duncan sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (70/100) paired with strong warmth (68/100), Duncan creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Duncan is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 60/100 across all five personality dimensions.
Community Ratings
Classic8.0
Mature6.3
Formal6.3
Upper Class5.8
Urban4.0
Wholesome6.7
Strong8.2
Refined5.3
Strange6.4
Simple6.5
Serious6.3
Nerdy5.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 224 ratings.
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Famous People Named Duncan
- Tim DuncanNBA legend, San Antonio Spurs
- Duncan HinesFood critic and brand namesake
- Isadora DuncanPioneer of modern dance
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duncan
What does the name Duncan say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Duncan scores highest in Cheerfulness (70/100) and lowest in Health (47/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and average in health.
Is Duncan a boy name?▾
Duncan is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (54), Warmth (68), Morality (59), Health (47), and Cheerfulness (70).
What is the Success rating for the name Duncan?▾
Duncan has a Success rating of 54 out of 100, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Duncan sound?▾
Duncan has a Warmth rating of 68 out of 100, which is considered high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Duncan compare to other names?▾
Duncan's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness at 70/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare Duncan with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Duncan?▾
Notable people named Duncan include Tim Duncan, Duncan Hines and Isadora Duncan. Name Halo lists 3 famous Duncans with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.