Bode vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Bode Rank #805

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Bode or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Bode and Duke mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Bode and Duke boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.