Duke vs Ao

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Ao Rank #14,516

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Ao more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Duke and Ao mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Duke and Ao boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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