Dunbar
Pronunciation: [ d-UHNB-ahr ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,523
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dunbar
Dunbar is a boy name .
Dunbar is currently ranked #34,523 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dunbar include Dun, Dunb, Dunby, Dunbie, Duy, Duie, and Dunkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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