Duke vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Duke Rank #710

Ray Rank #777

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Duke or Ray more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Duke and Ray mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Duke and Ray boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.