Duc
Meaning of Duc
Duc is a male name of Vietnamese origin, pronounced as "dook" (/duːk/) in Vietnamese. It is a variation of the English name Duke. The name Duc has been given to babies in the United States since at least the 1970s, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been given to a small number of newborn boys, ranking around 12,000 in 2017. The name Duc carries with it associations of nobility and strength, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique and culturally diverse name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Vietnamese
- Pronunced as dook (/duːk/)
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Notable People Named Duc
| Dục Đức - Duc Duc, the short-reigning Emperor of Vietnam in 1883, was a member of the Nguyen dynasty and the father of Emperor Thanh Thai. |
