Duke vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Duke Rank #710

Alec Rank #880

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Duke or Alec more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Duke and Alec mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Duke and Alec boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.