Duke vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Duke Rank #710

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Layne mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Duke and Layne boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.