US Popularity:6400
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Fort summit
More than the cream of the crop, baby is the top of the top—and Dunbar is a name that reaches the bar. Scottish Dunbar is given to boys and flaunts Gaelic origins as a surname and place name. Meaning “fort summit,” Dunbar reaches new heights as an empowering choice for the aspiring adventurer who can climb any mountain.
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Famous People Named Dunbar

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  • Paul Laurence Dunbar
    Poet

How Popular Is The Name Dunbar?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1949
#3834
in 1949
- 246
from 1940
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