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Duke vs Byron

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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Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#884
Total SSA Count
272
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Byron Rank #884

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #884 for Byron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Byron more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Duke and Byron mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Duke and Byron boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.

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