#7092024 rank
2017peak year
9,978babies named Duke since 1880
▼ 28%5-year trend
Duke popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Duke mean?
From the English noble title, via Latin dux, 'leader'. Olympic swimmer Duke Kahanamoku made it a real given name with cool charisma.
OriginLatin (via English title)
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Duke
Same era, same vibe — if you like Duke, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Dukes
- Duke Kahanamoku, surfer
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