Dunn

Pronunciation: [ d-UHN ]

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Boy Name #39,056 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Dunn is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-UHN.

Parents who love the name Dunn often also consider Ardwin, Chirles, Wenford .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#39,056
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Duncan #1104 Dune #4947

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Germanic dithematic origin

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"Free man; from Germanic karl meaning ..."

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Wenford Boy

Old English origin

"white ford, ford of joy"

#39,081 in US
Angelita Boy

Greek via Latin origin

"divine messenger"

#39,016 in US
Ausie Boy

Latin (via Augustus) origin

"great, venerable"

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Tong Boy

Chinese origin

"paulownia tree, nobility (桐)"

#39,200 in US
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Hebrew origin

"Sea of bitterness"

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Errick Boy

Old Norse origin

"ever powerful"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunn

Is Dunn a boy or girl name?
Dunn is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Dunn?
Dunn is pronounced d-UHN.
How popular is the name Dunn?
Dunn is currently ranked #39056 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Dunn a common or rare name?
Dunn is an uncommon name, ranked #39056 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Dunn?
Dunn pairs well with Ardwin, Chirles, Wenford, Angelita in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Dunn?
Related spellings include Duncan, Dune.

About the Name Dunn

Dunn is a boy name .

Dunn is currently ranked #39,056 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dunn include Duncan, Dune . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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