Duke vs Cason

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

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Cason Rank #859

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #859 for Cason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Cason more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Duke and Cason mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Duke and Cason boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.

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