Boston vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Boston Rank #628

Duke Rank #710

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Boston or Duke more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Boston and Duke mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Boston and Duke boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.