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Duke vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Anders Rank #835

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #835 for Anders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Anders more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Duke and Anders mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Duke and Anders boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.

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