Duke vs Kaiser

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiser

Boy #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"emperor, caesar"

Origin: German/Latin

Cultural Roots

German American Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#798
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Kaiser Rank #798

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #798 for Kaiser.

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

Kaiser ___

  • Kaiser James
  • Kaiser William
  • Kaiser Alexander
  • Kaiser Tobias
  • Kaiser Leon
  • Kaiser Conrad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duke

Earl Rex Beau Chase Baron

If you choose Kaiser

Rex Magnus Cassius Empress Valentina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Kaiser more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Kaiser at #798 in the United States.

What do Duke and Kaiser mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Kaiser means "emperor, caesar" (German/Latin origin).

Are Duke and Kaiser boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Kaiser is primarily a boy name.

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