Memphis vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Memphis Rank #589

Duke Rank #710

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Memphis or Duke more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Memphis and Duke mean?

Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Memphis and Duke boy or girl names?

Memphis is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.