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Duke
DOOK
Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable
✦ Meaning
“From Latin 'dux,' meaning 'leader.' A surname-turned-given-name suggesting nobility and commanding presence in one bold syllable.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #709 in the United States.
Origin
Latin
Syllables
1
Style
StrongBoldVintagePlayfulTimeless
Famous Bearers
- John Wayne (Duke)
- Duke Ellington (jazz legend)
- Duke (G.I. Joe)
People Also Ask
From Latin 'dux,' meaning 'leader.' A surname-turned-given-name suggesting nobility and commanding presence in one bold syllable.
Duke is currently ranked #709 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Duke works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Duke include Jasper, Thaddeus, Roscoe, Callum, Cormac.