Duke vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Duke Rank #710

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Luke mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Duke and Luke boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.