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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Duke
Latin
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Usage of the Name Duke
English
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Meaning of the Name Duke
The name Duke is derived from the Latin word "dux" meaning "leader" (from Latin "ducere" - "to lead").
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Duke Kahanamoku (1890 - 1968), a Hawaiian Olympic swimmer;
Duke Ellington (1899 - 1974), an American jazz composer and pianist.
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