Duke vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Duke Rank #710

Dane Rank #882

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Duke or Dane more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Duke and Dane mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Duke and Dane boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.