Byron vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884
Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #884 for Byron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Duke mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Byron and Duke boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.

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