Dual

Q: How popular is the name Dual?

Dual is ranked #12972 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-OO-uhl ]

Boy Name #12,972 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dual is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-OO-uhl.

Parents who love the name Dual often also consider Danis, Daphne, Diane .

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Popularity Over Time

#12,972

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,972
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Duane #2090

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Coran Boy Scottish Gaelic Emit Boy English verb Diane Boy Latin/Roman mythology Daphne Boy Greek daphne Sharmon Boy Hebrew Cammie Boy Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dual

Is Dual a boy or girl name?

Dual is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dual?

Dual is pronounced d-OO-uhl.

How popular is the name Dual?

Dual is currently ranked #12972 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Dual a common or rare name?

Dual is an uncommon name, ranked #12972 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dual

Dual is a boy name .

Dual is currently ranked #12,972 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dual include Duane . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.