Deuce

A boy's name of Old French origin with 230 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#2999 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Alternative letter-case form of deuce (“the Devil”).

Deuce is a boy's baby name of Old French origin, from the Old French deus (two), referring to a two in cards or dice. In tennis, deuce means a tied score at 40-40 — a moment of perfect balance before deciding the game.

Bold and unconventional, Deuce is the kind of name that announces its bearer has a flair for the dramatic and the unexpected.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Deuce belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.

Within the Old French naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Old French names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Deuce’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

230

Total births

Since 2003

2024

Peak

41 births

2003

First recorded

22 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Deuce climbed 5321 spots in the last 20 years — from #8320 to #2999.

First appeared: 2003Peak: 2024 (41 births)Current: #2999

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Deuce
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	127	#4831	▲
2010s	54	#9975	▲
2000s	49	#9049	—

The Story of Deuce

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2024, Deuce is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Deuce are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.

How rare is Deuce?

Only about 1 in every 87,805 babies born in 2024 was named Deuce — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2020s with 127 births that decade.

Deuce by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(18 years, 2003–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Deuce
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	41	#2999	+11 (36.7%)
2023	30	#3732	-3 (-9.1%)
2022	33	#3480	+22 (200.0%)
2021	11	#7216	-1 (-8.3%)
2020	12	#6727	+1 (9.1%)
2019	11	#7281	-2 (-15.4%)
2018	13	#6432	+7 (116.7%)
2017	6	#11103	-1 (-14.3%)
2016	7	#9922	+2 (40.0%)
2014	5	#12541	0
2013	5	#12611	-2 (-28.6%)
2010	7	#9936	-2 (-22.2%)
2009	9	#8468	+3 (50.0%)
2007	6	#11282	+1 (20.0%)
2006	5	#12507	-7 (-58.3%)
2005	12	#6323	+4 (50.0%)
2004	8	#8320	-1 (-11.1%)
2003	9	#7393	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deuce a boy's or girl's name?

Deuce is primarily a boy's name.

When was Deuce most popular?

Deuce reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 41 births that year. It is currently ranked #2999 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Deuce?

Deuce is currently ranked #2999 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 230 babies since 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2024