Bear vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Bear Rank #829

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Duke mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Bear and Duke boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.