85
Health
49
Success
41
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
49
Morality
31
Health
85▲
Warmth
22▼
Cheerfulness
41
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
89♂
Duke Name Personality
Duke radiates confidence and vitality. This name evokes someone athletic, self-assured, and physically capable. With exceptionally strong health (85 on the 0-100+ research scale) with moderate success associations (49 on the 0-100+ research scale), Duke creates a well-rounded first impression. The name scores lower in emotional warmth (22 on the 0-100+ research scale), creating an interesting contrast with its stronger traits.
Community Ratings
Classic6.4
Mature6.0
Formal5.2
Upper Class6.2
Urban6.2
Wholesome5.0
Strong8.4
Refined5.0
Strange6.1
Simple7.5
Serious5.5
Nerdy4.8
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 99 ratings.
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Famous People Named Duke
- Duke EllingtonJazz legend and composer
- John Wayne (The Duke)Iconic Western film actor
- David DukeWhite supremacist politician
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Frequently Asked Questions About Duke
What does the name Duke say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Duke scores highest in Health (85 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Warmth (22 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in health and very low in warmth.
Is Duke a boy name?▾
Duke is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (49), Warmth (22), Morality (31), Health (85), and Cheerfulness (41).
What is the Success rating for the name Duke?▾
Duke has a Success rating of 49 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered average. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Duke sound?▾
Duke has a Warmth rating of 22 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Duke compare to other names?▾
Duke's strongest dimension is Health, at 85 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Duke with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Duke?▾
Notable people named Duke include Duke Ellington, John Wayne (The Duke) and David Duke. Name Halo lists 3 famous Dukes with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.