Dubh or Dub?
Two spellings, side by side.
Dubh and Dub are two spellings of the same sound. Dubh is listed with the meaning "An Irish male name meaning black or black-haired, often used as a descriptive epithet in Gaelic" and Dub with "A nickname used as a formal name, originating from the English word meaning a double or repetition". Dubh is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Dubh | Dub |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | An Irish male name meaning black or black-haired, often used as a descriptive epithet in Gaelic. | A nickname used as a formal name, originating from the English word meaning a double or repetition. |
| Origin | Irish | English |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Dubh | Dub |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Dubh and Dub
Is Dubh or Dub more common?
Dubh is more often searched and saved on this site; Dub is also used.
Do Dubh and Dub mean the same?
Dubh: "An Irish male name meaning black or black-haired, often used as a descriptive epithet in Gaelic". Dub: "A nickname used as a formal name, originating from the English word meaning a double or repetition".
How do you say Dubh?
Dubh and Dub are said the same way.
Full details: Dubh name meaning · Dub name meaning · compare more names