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
"land where rye is grown"
Origin: Old English
Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #730 for Ryland.
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Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Ryland at #730 in the United States.
Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Ryland means "land where rye is grown" (Old English origin).
Duke is primarily a boy name. Ryland is primarily a boy name.