Duke vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Duke Rank #710

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Major mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Duke and Major boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.