Duke vs Memphis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

Cultural Roots

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#589
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mem, Memp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 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

Memphis ___

  • Memphis James
  • Memphis Lee
  • Memphis Ray
  • Memphis Cole
  • Memphis Blue
  • Memphis Jackson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duke

Earl Rex Beau Chase Baron

If you choose Memphis

Jackson Nash Savannah Tallulah Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Memphis more popular?

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

What do Duke and Memphis mean?

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

Are Duke and Memphis boy or girl names?

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

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