Names That Mean Rank

Admiral

English

"a high rank in the navy"

This title name definitely makes a statement. Will Admiral fit in with the Saints, Kings, and Knights joining the playground?

Major

Latin

"greater; or, a military rank"

This bold choice soared in popularity from 2008 to 2013, and now seems to have plateaued. But watch out—the character Major Major Major Major in the classic absurdist novel Catch-22 had a terrible…

Duke

English rank of nobility

While John Wayne and Duke Ellington are worthy role models, the reason Duke is currently enjoying a revival and returned to the Top 1000 in 2013 as one of the year's fastest-rising boys’ names is…

Barron

English, variation of Baron

"rank of nobility"

Names of royal ranks -- King, Prince, and yes, Baron -- have become more widely used in recent years, though they're outlawed in several countries. This spelling, the same as that of the financial…

Marquise

English rank of nobleman between duke and count

Part of the name nobility that includes Prince, Earl, and Duke -- though none of these guys are very classy.

Marquis

English rank of nobleman between duke and count

There are ordinary folk named Prince, Earl, and Duke, so why not this rank of nobility as well? Many spellings compete, the most common being Marquis, Marquise, and Marquez. Rapper 50 Cent chose the…