Dunstan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dunstan Name at a Glance

Name	Dunstan
Meaning	Hill of stone, from the Old English 'dun' meaning hill, and stan meaning stone. Famous bearer: 10th century St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dunstan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dunstan means “Hill of stone, from the Old English 'dun' meaning hill, and stan meaning stone. Famous bearer: 10th century St Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dunstan Name Origin

Our database records Dunstan under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dunstan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dunstan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dunstan

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