Deuce

Deuce - A very unique male name

Deuce appeared on the charts for the first time in 2022 on position #3146. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Deuce and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Deuce? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Deuce. The baby boy name Deuce was given to 24 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2267 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 61,095 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Deuce peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2267.

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Deuce is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Deuce is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #1,399 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,664.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Deuce is where you live.

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Deuce origin and meaning

English word name

The English word deuce — the two in cards and dice, and a tied score in tennis

Deuce is a word name with a sporting flavour, entering the data only in 2022. In American usage it is also a long-standing nickname for a second child or a junior, which is likely part of its appeal as a given name.

Attested etymology

Deuce is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Deuce, pop culture references for the name Deuce and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Deuce

We've found the following names that sound similar to Deuce, sorted by popularity.

Diego / Dick / Doug / Dax / Duke / Dash / Dickie / Dock / Desi / Doyce /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Deuce

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Deuce a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Deuce?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DOOS · /duːs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2022, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Word nameModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Deuce is bold, sporty and brief — parents choosing it usually want the energy of a nickname with the standing of a legal name.

Worth knowing

• Deuce carries several slang senses alongside the sporting ones; be comfortable with all of them.
• It reads as a nickname, so he may be asked what it is short for.