Duke vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Duke Rank #710

Van Rank #909

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #909 for Van.

Is Duke or Van more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Duke and Van mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Duke and Van boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.