Dudley

Pronunciation: [ d-UHDL-ee ]

Boy Name #9,014 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dudley is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-UHDL-ee.

Parents who love the name Dudley often also consider Duncan, Duke, Duff .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,014
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Dud Duy Dudie Dudlie

Also a Girl Name

Dudley is also used as a girl name, ranked #38245.

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Duncan Duke Duff Durward Dulcie Duane Dura Dula

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dudley

Is Dudley a boy or girl name?

Dudley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9014. As a girl name, it is ranked #38245. Dudley is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dudley?

Dudley is pronounced d-UHDL-ee.

How popular is the name Dudley?

Dudley is currently ranked #9014 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dudley?

Common nicknames for Dudley include Dud, Duy, Dudie, and Dudlie.

Is Dudley a common or rare name?

Dudley is an uncommon name, ranked #9014 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dudley

Dudley is a boy name .

Is Dudley a boy or girl name? Dudley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,014 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,245. Dudley is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dudley is currently ranked #9,014 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dudley include Dud, Duy, Dudie, and Dudlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.