Duke vs Buck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,489 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"male deer, strong young man"

Origin: Old English

American English

23 High Risk

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Duke Rank #710

Buck Rank #2,489

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #2489 for Buck.

Is Duke or Buck more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Buck at #2489 in the United States.

What do Duke and Buck mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Buck means "male deer, strong young man" (Old English origin).

Are Duke and Buck boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Buck is primarily a boy name.