Dun
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dun
Dun
Boy
scottish
1 syllable
Dun is a scottish boy's name meaning "Diminutive of duncan, brown-skinned soldier".
With scottish roots, Dun is a boy name that means "Diminutive of duncan, brown-skinned soldier". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- scottish
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Diminutive of duncan, brown-skinned soldier
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Dun
Very rare in US records
What does Dun mean?
Dun is a boy name of scottish origin meaning "Diminutive of duncan, brown-skinned soldier".
Is Dun a rare name?
Yes. Dun does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Dun
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