50%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Dutch (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /ˈdyk/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Probably a Dutch form of the English word duke, which was originally derived from Latin dux "leader". The equivalent Dutch word is hertog. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details RootduxOther Languages & CulturesDuke(English) PopularityDetails Last ranked #142 in 2023 Netherlands Categories leadership, modern Dutch