What origin is the name Marmaduke?

Marmaduke comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Marmaduke a popular name?

Marmaduke is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Marmaduke?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Marmaduke — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Marmaduke

Q: Is Marmaduke a rare name?

Yes. Marmaduke does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Marmaduke

Marmaduke

Boy

irish

4 syllables

Marmaduke is an irish boy's name meaning "Of Irish origin, this name means leader of the seas. It is a classic name that suggests strength and a connection to maritime heritage.".

With irish roots, Marmaduke is a boy name that means "Of Irish origin, this name means leader of the seas. It is a classic name that suggests strength and a connection to maritime heritage.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of Irish origin, this name means leader of the seas. It is a classic name that suggests strength and a connection to maritime heritage.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Marmaduke

Very rare in US records

What does Marmaduke mean?

Marmaduke is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Of Irish origin, this name means leader of the seas. It is a classic name that suggests strength and a connection to maritime heritage.".

Is Marmaduke a rare name?

Yes. Marmaduke does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Marmaduke

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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