Dudley
Dudley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛdΚdli/
Meaning and origin of Dudley
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.
Etymology
From Old English, literally "wood or clearing of Dudda (a personal name of unknown meaning)".
How popular is Dudley?
Since 1880, 120 girls and 11,868 boys in the U.S. have been named Dudley (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3198 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #291 in 1881. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Dudley FAQ
What does the name Dudley mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage. From Old English, literally "wood or clearing of Dudda (a personal name of unknown meaning)".
What is the origin of the name Dudley?
Dudley is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Dudley?
Since 1880, 120 girls and 11,868 boys in the U.S. have been named Dudley (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3198 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #291 in 1881. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dudley a boy or girl name?
Dudley is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 120 girls and 11,868 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.