Dustin

/DUS-tin/

boy

American

Common

medium

Meaning

Dusty place; brave warrior

At a glance

Origin: American
Gender: boy
Syllables: 2
Popularity: Common
Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Dustin is a popular name in English-speaking countries. It was originally an English surname derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Thorsteinn', meaning 'Thor's stone' or 'place of Thor'. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century.