Duke
Meaning
"leader, military commander"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #710
- Total SSA Count
- 375
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"leader, military commander"
Origin: Latin
"olive tree"
Origin: Latin
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #710 for Duke.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.
Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).
Duke is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.