Duke vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Duke Rank #710

Edison Rank #828

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Duke or Edison more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Duke and Edison mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Duke and Edison boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.