Duke vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Duke Rank #710

Ben Rank #802

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Duke or Ben more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Duke and Ben mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duke and Ben boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.