Major vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Major Rank #581

Duke Rank #710

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Major or Duke more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Major and Duke mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Major and Duke boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.