Duke vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Duke Rank #710

Lucian Rank #486

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Lucian more popular?

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Lucian mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Duke and Lucian boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.