Duke vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Duke Rank #710

Harry Rank #780

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Duke or Harry more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Duke and Harry mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Duke and Harry boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.