Dunn - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Dunn \d(u)-nn\ is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "brown". Writers Dominick and John Gregory Dunne.

Dunn has 1 variant form: Dunne.

For more information, see also the related name Duncan.

Baby names that sound like Dunn are Dann and Donn.

Dunn is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Dunn. Compare Dunn with related baby names.