Dung
Pronunciation: [ d-UHNG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dung first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 469 babies have been named Dung in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dung is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,256 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,256
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Dung is also used as a girl name, ranked #60392.
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About the Name Dung
Dung is a boy name .
Is Dung a boy or girl name? Dung is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,256 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,392. Dung is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dung is currently ranked #21,256 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dung include Duncan, Dune . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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