Buck vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buck

Boy #2,489 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"male deer, strong young man"

Origin: Old English

American English

23 High Risk

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Buck Rank #2,489

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #2489 for Buck.

Is Buck or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Buck at #2489 in the United States.

What do Buck and Duke mean?

Buck means "male deer, strong young man" (Old English origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Buck and Duke boy or girl names?

Buck is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.