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Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Chris Rank #651
Duke Rank #710

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #710 for Duke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris or Duke more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Chris and Duke mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Chris and Duke boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.

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