Jefferson vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Jefferson Rank #711

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Duke mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Jefferson and Duke boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.