Duke vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Duke Rank #710

Melvin Rank #876

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Duke or Melvin more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Duke and Melvin mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Duke and Melvin boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.