Duke vs Junior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

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Duke Rank #710

Junior Rank #684

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Junior more popular?

Junior is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Junior mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Duke and Junior boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.