Duke vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Duke Rank #710

Neil Rank #866

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Duke or Neil more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Duke and Neil mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Duke and Neil boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.