NameBattle

Duke vs Evander

Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.

Duke

a steady, dependable choice

18802025
US babies named Duke per year
Rank today
#695
Peak
#533 (2018)
Babies in 2025
390
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, OH
VS

Evander

a fast riser climbing the charts

18882025
US babies named Evander per year
Rank today
#698
Peak
#698 (2025)
Babies in 2025
389
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, FL

The verdict

Duke is the more popular pick (#695 vs #698). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Duke is a steady, dependable choice, Evander is a fast riser climbing the charts.

Can't decide alone?

Create a vote pool and let family and friends pick the winner — they vote free, no signup.