Duke vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Duke Rank #710

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Lawrence mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Duke and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.