Duke vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Duke Rank #710

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Sam mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duke and Sam boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.