Duke vs Memphis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

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Duke Rank #710

Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Memphis mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Duke and Memphis boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.