Duke vs Jamari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Jamari

Boy #562 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Swahili/Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Swahili American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#562
Total SSA Count
528
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Mari, Jam

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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Jamari Rank #562

Jamari is more popular, ranked #562 vs #710 for Duke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duke ___

  • Duke James
  • Duke William
  • Duke Henry
  • Duke Thomas
  • Duke Lee
  • Duke Allen

Jamari ___

  • Jamari Leon
  • Jamari Xavier
  • Jamari Isaiah
  • Jamari Marcus
  • Jamari David
  • Jamari Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duke

Earl Rex Beau Chase Baron

If you choose Jamari

Amara Zuri Jabari Aaliyah Kamari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Jamari more popular?

Jamari is more popular, ranked #562 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Jamari mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Jamari means "handsome, beautiful" (Swahili/Arabic origin).

Are Duke and Jamari boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Jamari is primarily a boy name.

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