Duke vs Kenai

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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Kenai

Boy #770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flat land"

Origin: Dena'ina Athabascan

Cultural Roots

American Native Alaskan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#770
Total SSA Count
327
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken, Kai

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Kenai Rank #770

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #770 for Kenai.

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

Kenai ___

  • Kenai James
  • Kenai Bear
  • Kenai River
  • Kenai Cole
  • Kenai Lee
  • Kenai Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Duke

Earl Rex Beau Chase Baron

If you choose Kenai

Kodiak Sitka Juneau Ember Aspen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Kenai more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Kenai at #770 in the United States.

What do Duke and Kenai mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Kenai means "flat land" (Dena'ina Athabascan origin).

Are Duke and Kenai boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Kenai is primarily a boy name.

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