Origin:Latin
Popularity:1328
Meaning:Leader
Duke is a boy's name of Latin origin. Meaning "leader", this name is perfect for the child born ready to take control or the parent hoping to embed some of this leadership quality into baby's life from the very beginning.
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  • Duke Ellington
    Composer, Musician

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