Duke name - Meaning of Duke

Duke name - Meaning of Duke

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

5

Usage

English, Latin

Pronounced

DOOK

Duke Meaning

From the noble title duke, which was originally derived from Latin dux "leader". Duke is related to the Old French “duc”, itself derived from the Latin words “dux” or “ducis” which means a leader of men. It is believed that the term was used as a nickname before being transferred to use as a first name.

Duke Celebrities
Duke Carmel - baseball player, Duke Fergerson - football player, Duke Ellington - musician, Duke Hogue - basketball player, Duke Robinson - football player, Duke Simpson - baseball player,