Leader or nobleman
Derived from the Latin word 'dux', meaning leader. It was originally a title of nobility, the highest rank below a monarch, and transitioned into a given name in the English-speaking world.
About 390 boys were named Duke in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned jazz pianist and composer
Olympic swimmer and father of modern surfing
Hall of Fame baseball center fielder
Saxophone-playing alter ego of Ron Swanson · Parks and Recreation
Daredevil stuntman toy · Toy Story 4
The same feel as Duke — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
