Duke vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Duke Rank #710

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Richard mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Duke and Richard boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.