Duke - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Duke \d(u)-ke\ is pronounced dook. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "leader". Title used as a nickname or given name. Duke is also a short form of Marmaduke. Duke has Western associations because it was the nickname of actor John Wayne, known for his roles in films of the American West. Jazz musician Duke Ellington.

For more information, see also related names Barnett, Baron, Earl, King and Lord.

Baby names that sound like Duke are Deke, Dack, Dag, Daeg, Dick, Dago, Doug, Dicky, Dickie, Takeo, Tige and Tuck. Other similar baby names are Luke, Dre, Drue, Bake, Dace, Dade, Dale, Dane, Dave, Dawe, Daye, Dekle, Dekel, Dene, Dee, Deker, Dirke, Dice, Dyce, Dore, Dowe, Drake, Duane, Duff, Dunn, Dunc, Dunne, Zeke, Ike, Jake, Lake, Mike, Pike, Pyke, Tune and Wake.

Duke is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Duke. Compare Duke with related baby names.