Name profile

BoyDutch language family

Dustin

This name comes from the English surname Dustin, which was itself derived from the Old Norse given name Þórsteinn.

Quick answer

Dustin is a boy name.

GenderBoy
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

This name comes from the English surname Dustin, which was itself derived from the Old Norse given name Þórsteinn (see Torsten ). The name was popularized by the actor Dustin Hoffman (1937-), who was apparently named after the earlier silent movie star Dustin Farnum (1874-1929).

Notes and context

Usage: english