Duke vs Seth

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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Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duke Rank #710
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 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

Seth ___

  • Seth James
  • Seth Aaron
  • Seth Benjamin
  • Seth Thomas
  • Seth Elias
  • Seth Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duke

Earl Rex Beau Chase Baron

If you choose Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duke or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Seth mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Duke and Seth boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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