Duke vs Ford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Duke Rank #710

Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Ford mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Duke and Ford boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.