Duke vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

Duke Rank #710

Nelson Rank #778

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Duke or Nelson more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Duke and Nelson mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Duke and Nelson boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.