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Duke

male

Meaning

"Leader; Noble Rank"

From a noble title ultimately derived from Latin dux meaning leader, later adopted as a given name.

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Popularity History of Duke

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#709Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#709

Duke was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-26

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Duke Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Duke.

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AY-dree-un

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Baby Name Lists That Include Duke

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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