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Duke vs Davis

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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Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #710 for Duke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Davis mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Duke and Davis boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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