Duke vs Jeffrey

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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Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#521
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 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

Jeffrey ___

  • Jeffrey James
  • Jeffrey Michael
  • Jeffrey Robert
  • Jeffrey Alan
  • Jeffrey Scott
  • Jeffrey Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duke

Earl Rex Beau Chase Baron

If you choose Jeffrey

Brian Kevin Craig Karen Lisa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Jeffrey mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Duke and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.

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