Duke vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Duke Rank #710

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Layton mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Duke and Layton boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.