Dust Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dust Name at a Glance

Name	Dust
Meaning	Diminutive of Dustin: Dusty place; brave soldier.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dust Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dust means “Diminutive of Dustin: Dusty place; brave soldier”. 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.

Dust Name Origin

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

Is Dust a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Dust

When considering Dust for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.